Sweet Potato Cashew Bake

Yields: 8 servings | 5 pts per serving

My rating:

Sweet potatoes, peaches, brown sugar, and cashews... What's not to love? This dish is an excellent side-dish for the holidays, or for any time you're in the mood!

Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients:

6 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds)
1 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened peach slices (3 cups)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Directions:

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch slices. In a 2-quart rectangular baking dish layer half of the potato slices and half of the peach slices. In a small bowl combine brown sugar and ginger. Sprinkle half of mixture over potatoes and peaches. Repeat layers. Dot with butter or margarine. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes, stirring once. Uncover; sprinkle with coarsely chopped cashews. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes more or until potatoes are tender. Spoon cooking juices over potatoes and peaches before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutritional Info: (per serving) calories: 278, total fat: 7g, saturated fat: 1g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 89mg, carbohydrate: 54g, fiber: 6g, protein: 4g