Sweet Potatoes With Lemon

Ingredients: 

4 small to medium sweet potatoes (1 1/4 lbs total)
1 tablespoon margarine plus
1 teaspoon margarine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
= (preferably freshly grated)

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Scrub the potatoes, pierce them with the tip of a sharp knife in several places, and place them in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes.

Slit the tops of the potatoes lengthwise with a knife. Press the ends to open the slits. Top each potato with 1 teaspoon margarine. Sprinkle each with lemon juice, zest, salt, and nutmeg. Serve immediately while hot.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1 sweet potato.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 181; Calories from Fat 35; Total Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 205mg; Carbohydrate 35g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Sugars 16g; Protein 3g.