Fruity Sweet Potatoes

Source: The All New Diabetic Cookbook - Kitty Maynard, Lucian Maynard and Dr. Theodore Duncan

4 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled
1 teaspoon low-fat margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped pineapple
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Pinch of allspice
Nonstick cooking spray

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Boil the potatoes in a pan until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove skins. In a large bowl, mash the pulp. Add the margarine, fruit juice and broth and whip until fluffy. Add the chopped pineapple and spices. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the potato mixture to the dish. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information per 2/3 cup serving: 116 calories; 0.7g fat (0.2g saturated fat; 5% of calories from fat); 0.1mg cholesterol; 23mg sodium; 26.1g carbohydrate; 2.7g fiber; 1.8g protein

Exchange value: 1 1/2 starch