Sweet Potatoes with Cherry Glaze

Sweet potatoes, an excellent source of beta-carotene, are glazed with antioxidant-rich cherry juice concentrate - a great combination for enhancing immunity and preventing cancer and heart disease.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each)
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cherry juice concentrate (undiluted)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Scrub potatoes and halve lengthwise; do not peel.
2. Spray baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place potatoes, cut side down, in pan.
4. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven 30 to 40 minutes or until almost tender.
5. Stir together cherry juice concentrate, brown sugar, butter and ginger.
6. Turn potatoes cut-side up and brush with cherry mixture.
7. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
8. Sprinkle with green onion.
9. Serve immediately.

Makes 4.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 120 cal., 3 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 23 g carbo., 8 mg chol., 1 g pro., 2 g fiber, 69 mg sodium. Daily RDA values: 190% vit. A, 4% vit. C, 2% calcium, 4% iron

Recipe and photo credit: Cherry Marketing Institute.