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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

33 Ratings
33 Ratings
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Sweet Potato Pie fresh out of the oven
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

A delicious holiday favorite! You can use canned sweet potato if you don't have time to roast and mash your own!

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice (ground)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine (melted)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
  • 1 pie crust (9 inch, unbaked)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Beat egg whites well.
  3. Add sugar, orange juice, orange rind, spices, margarine, and salt.
  4. Add mashed sweet potatoes and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour into pie shell and bake in preheated 350 °F oven for 1 hour or until firm.

Notes

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Source:

Opening the Door to Good Health Cookbook: Healthy Recipes from Around the World
Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 piece, 1/6 of recipe (173g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 198
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 111 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 25 g
Added Sugars included 19 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 57 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 300 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 198
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 25 g
Added Sugars included 19 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 57 mg
Potassium 300 mg
Sodium 111 mg
Copper 113 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 55 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 293 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 21 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 19 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 13 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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