"CANDIED" GINGER SWEET POTATOES
Servings: 6
Prep time: 0:20:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:40:00
Calories: 49
Fat: 0 grams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Net Carbs: 18 grams
4 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
1/3 cup Atkins Kitchen
TM Sugar Free Pancake syrup
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces plus extra for
greasing pan
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cut potatoes in 1 inch slices and
cook in lightly salted boiling water 8 minutes until almost
tender. Drain well.
2. While potatoes are cooking, heat syrup and ginger in a
small sauce pan. Cook 3 minutes on low for flavors to
blend; set aside.
3. Butter an 8 x 10 baking dish. Arrange potatoes in a
single layer. Pour syrup mixture over potatoes. Dot with
butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 35 minutes,
or until potatoes are very soft.
Once you are in Pre-Maintenance, you can enjoy nutrient dense
carbs like these tasty sweet potatoes. Even if you are in OWL, a
holiday splurge is fine.
Atkins - "Candied" Ginger Sweet Potatoes
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