Dinner: Makeover Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Lemon

Health benefits of Makeover Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a food processor. Add the milk, egg substitute, egg, butter and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 °.

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