Sweet Potatoes with Cherry Glaze

Sweet potatoes, an excellent source of beta-carotene, are glazed with antioxidant-rich cherry juice concentrate - a great combination for enhancing immunity and preventing cancer and heart disease.

2 medium sweet potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons cherry juice concentrate (undiluted)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 green onion, sliced
(Added nonstick cooking spray)

Scrub potatoes and halve lengthwise; do not peel. Spray on baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes, cut side down, in pan. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven 30 to 40 minutes or until almost tender.

Stir together cherry juice concentrate, brown sugar, butter and ginger. Turn potatoes cut-side up and brush with cherry mixture. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve immediately.

Makes 4

Nutrition Facts per serving: 120 cal., 3 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 23 g carbo., 8 mg chol., 1 g pro., 2 g fiber, 69 mg sodium. Daily RDA values: 190% vit. A, 4% vit. C, 2% calcium, 4% iron

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute.