Sweet Potato Wedges

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Sweet Potato Wedges: Baked sweet potato wedges served with a reduction of apple cider and almond extract for a delicious, healthy side.
Meal Type Dinner , Easy , Lunch , Side dish , Snack
Diets Dairy free , Low carb , Low cholesterol , Low phosphorus , Low protein , Low sodium
Ingredients
  • 2 cups apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
  • Vegetable oil, spray
Sweet Potato Wedges
Directions
Prep: 20 min, Cook: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 20 min

For Sauce

  1. Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until reduced to a thick syrupy (about ¼ cups).
  2. Add almond extract and let cool to room temperature.

For Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut each potato into 8 wedges.
  3. Spray sweet potato wedges with oil and place on an oiled baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes, or until tender and beginning to brown. Turn several times while cooking.
  4. Transfer to platter, and dip wedges into apple cider reduction or drizzle the reduction over the wedges.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 74
  • Carbohydrates 17.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.7 g
  • Protein 0.9 g
  • Fat 0.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Sodium 30.6 mg
  • Potassium 234.7 mg
  • Calcium 20.3 mg
  • Phosphorus 28.32 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
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