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Sweet Potatoes w/ Lemon -- e-w

Source of Recipe

The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Sweet Potatoes w/ Lemon -- e-w
Makes: 4 Sweet Potatoes (4 Servings)

- 4 small to medium sweet potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes, pierce them with the tip of a sharp knife in several places, and place them in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes.

Slit the tops of the potatoes lengthwise with a knife. Press the ends to open the slits. Top each potato with 1 teaspoon margarine. Sprinkle each with lemon juice, zest, salt, and nutmeg. Serve immediately while hot.

One 1-potato serving equals: Calories: 181, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 205 mg, Carbohydrate: 35 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 16 g, Protein: 3 g ++++ Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Fat +++WWP: 3