Lemon & Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

These Lemon and Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes are super flavorful and straightforward to make coated in the most satisfying maple cinnamon glaze that will keep you coming back for seconds!

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What goes in

• 3 sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon. nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon. cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon. grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon. sea salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of one half lemon

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cover sweet potatoes with cold water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow potatoes to simmer until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain sweet potatoes and hold nearby, allowing to cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and lay them in a large baking dish (or a few smaller dishes) coated with cooking spray. Do not overlap potatoes.
4. Meanwhile, combine apple juice, maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, zest and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer over a gentle burner for about 8 minutes, whisking often.
5. Add in olive oil and lemon juice and stir until sauce becomes a thick syrup. Pour the warm syrup over the sweet potatoes and place baking dish in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately, enjoy!

Keep in mind

Serving Size: 5 slices • Calories: 148 • Fat: 7 g • Carbs: 33 g • Fiber: 2 g • Protein: 1 g • WW Points+: 5 pts