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Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

31 Ratings
31 Ratings
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Sweet Potato and Apple Bake on a plate
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy the taste of fall with the combination of sweet potatoes and apples in this delicious side dish. Serve with roasted chicken or turkey, and a large green salad.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes, drained (save 2 tablespoons of the liquid)
  • 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces )
  • 6 teaspoons brown sugar (2 tablespoons, packed)
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or any other type)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (unsalted)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Put sweet potatoes in baking dish.
  4. Add apples.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato liquid over the mixture.
  6. Mix brown sugar, nuts, flour, and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  7. Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potato/apple mix.
  8. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

Granny Smith apples tend to work best in this recipe.

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3/4 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 64 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 443 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 10 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 443 mg
Sodium 64 mg
Copper 252 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 36 mg
Phosphorus 82 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 499 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 33 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 30 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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