If you’re looking for an easy way to spruce up the holiday table, then try a Maple and Orange Sweet Potato dish. This healthy side dish pairs well with other savory dishes and desserts.

Ingredients

• 1 Med-Lg Sweet Potato
• 1 Pinch of Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Finely shredded orange peel
• 1 Tbsp Orange juice
• ¼ Cup Orange juice
• 3/4 tsp Tapioca flour
• 2 tsp Maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Peel and slice the sweet potato into 1/2-inch thick discs.
• Divide evenly among two 10-ounce ramekins.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and drizzle the one tablespoon of orange juice equally over the sweet potato in both ramekins.
• Place the ramekins on a baking stone in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
• In a small bowl (or cup) add ¼ cup of orange juice, tapioca flour, orange peel, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined and no lumps.
• Add the mix to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce starts to bubble and slightly thickens. It should also be a little sticky.
• Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes in each ramekin and mash/mix to combine.
• season with a little salt on top.
• Return to the oven to cook for 5 minutes or until sweet potatoes become lightly caramelized.
• Serve immediately.

Servings

• This recipe makes two servings