Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Brighten up your dinner table with these Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes, a vibrant side dish that combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the zesty tang of fresh orange juice and zest. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and finished with a buttery brown sugar glaze, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The sweet potato slices are baked to tender, caramelized perfection, creating a show-stopping dish that pairs beautifully with holiday roasts or everyday meals. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a crowd-pleasing, nutrient-packed side that’s as comforting as it is elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Stir the mixture until the butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves. Remove the saucepan from heat.
Pour the orange glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices, ensuring that all the slices are well coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1103 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
