Orange Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this stunning recipe for Orange Sweet Potatoes, a tantalizing blend of earthy sweetness and bright citrus flavor. Perfectly baked sweet potato slices are coated in a luscious orange glaze made with fresh orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This simple yet sophisticated dish comes together in under an hour and is ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and color, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty greens, or your favorite vegetarian entrees. Try these irresistibly caramelized orange sweet potatoes for a vibrant and crowd-pleasing addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter (about 20-30 seconds in the microwave). Combine the melted butter with the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to create a glaze.
Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Pour the orange glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*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.
