Sweet Potatoes With Lemon

This recipe comes from The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes. If you would like to see more information or would like to order this book, follow this link:
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INGREDIENTS:

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

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375° 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.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1 potato) Calories: 181, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 205 mg, Carbohydrate: 35 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 16 g, Protein: 3 g Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

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