Candied Yams Heart Healthy


Small amount of margarine and orange juice give these yams lots of flavor but little fat.

Steps


Cut yams in half and boil until tender but firm.
When cool enough to handle , peel and slice into 1 / 4-inch thickness.
Combine sugar , flour , salt , cinnamon , nutmeg , and grated orange peel.
Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish.
Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
Dot lightly with half the amount of margarine.
Add a second layer of yams , using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above.
Add orange juice.
Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350 f for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Ingredients


yams, splenda brown sugar blend, flour, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, orange peel, margarine, orange juice