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Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Sherry Onions

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 sweet potato

It doesn't take many ingredients for wonderful results! Try these flavor-packed sweet potatoes for something different with little fuss.

Name: Amount:
medium sweet potatoes (6 oz each), pierced with a fork in several areas 4
canola oil 1 Tbsp
very thinly sliced onions 1.50 cups
sugar 2 tsp
dry sherry 0.25 cup
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp
1:

Place potatoes in microwave and cook on high for 11 minutes or until fork-tender.

 2:

Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook 9-10 minutes or until very richly browned, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and cook 30 seconds or until liquid is reduced slightly.

 3:

Split potatoes almost in half, fluff with a fork, and spoon equal amounts of onion mixture on each potato.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 165
Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 200mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 29g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 11g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 1/2 Starch 1 Vegetable 1/2 Fat
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