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Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes takes several minutes to prepare.

Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes takes several minutes to cook.

Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes are:

Olive Oil, 2 tsp
Onions, raw, 1 medium
Garlic, 2-3 cloves
*Coriander, 1.5 tsp
*Cumin, 1.5 tsp
Salt, 1 tsp
Pepper, red or cayenne, .25 tsp
Sweet potato, 1.5# (about 2 med), peeled/cut in 3/4" cubes
Stewed Tomatoes, 1 can, 14 oz
Cilantro, raw, 1 cup
Yogurt, plain, low fat, .25 cup, optional

Here is how you make Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes:

Heat oil over med heat til hot. Add onion, cook, covered, about 8 min or til tender & golden, stirring occasionally. Add spices, cook one min, stirring. Add potatoes & tomatoes, heat to boiling over med-hi heat. Reduce to med-low, cover & simmer 20 min or til potatoes are fork-tender. Add cilantro; heat through. Serve with yogurt, if desires. Can add (not included in nutrient figures): 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)1 can (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed1/2 cup dark seedless raisinsAdditional directions:After tomatoes, add bulgur, and 2-1/4 cups water; Stir in beans & raisins (w/cilantro).Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GINGERVISTA.

The nutritional information for Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 117.6

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
• Sodium: 742.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 2.9 g