Pineapple sweet potatoes (rice)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
18ouncesCans vacuum-packed sweet potatoes
½teaspoonSalt teaspoon
⅛teaspoonNutmeg Dash pepper
16ouncesCrushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
2tablespoonsSliced almonds Nutmeg

Directions

Crushed pineapple in its own juice takes the place of brown sugar in this guilt-free version of the traditionally mega-calorie side dish.

MiCROWAVE DiRECTiONS: in large bowl, mash potatoes; stir in remaining ingredients except almonds. Spoon into ungreased 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole; cover. Microwave on HiGH for 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning dish ¼ turn once during cooking. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and nutmeg. 8 (¾-Cup) servings.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994