December 2020 Senior Newsletter

ACTIVITIES - RECIPE

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey & Cinnamon

Try this simple and easy to make sweet potato recipe as a healthier alternative this holiday season.

YIELD: PREP TIME: COOK TIME:

4 Servings 15 MIN 30 MIN

INGREDIENTS:

4

sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes cup extra virgin olive oil cup honey (local if you can find near you) teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 1/4

2

DIRECTIONS:

Tracy Blake

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Add all ingredients to a large

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

2. 3.

bowl and toss to coat the potatoes Lay coated potatoes in a single layer on a roasting tray

The recipe was submitted by Palos Health Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Tracy Blake. Tracy is a diabetes and nutrition counselor at the Palos Health South Campus in Orland Park. To schedule an appointment with Tracy or a colleague, call (708) 226-2626 .

4.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender

Take sweet potatoes out of the oven and transfer to serving dish. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil if desired. Serve warm and enjoy! 5.

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