LDL lowering cholesterol diet

3 medium	yams (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup	brown sugar, packed
1 tsp	flour, sifted
1/4 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp	ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp	orange peel
1 tsp	soft tub margarine
1/2 cup	orange juice

 

1. Cut yams in half and boil until tender but firm (about 20 minutes).
2. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4-inch thickness.
3. Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
4. Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish.
5. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
6. Dot with half the amount of margarine.
7. Add a second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above. Add orange juice.
8. Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350° F for 20 minutes.

Makes 6 servings--Serving size: 1/4 cup

Calories 110
Fat less than 1 g
Saturated fat less than 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 115 mg