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Roasted Sweet Potato and Tempeh from Lightlife
Juicy chunks of sweet potatoes and tempeh are roasted up until caramelized, then drenched in a sweet orange marmalade glaze to make this hearty holiday side.
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1 package of Lightlife Original Organic Soy Tempeh
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 cup marmalade
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and chop into small cubes; transfer to a large bowl.
- Slice the tempeh into cubes and add to the bowl with the olive oil and rosemary.
- Toss well to coat everything and place on a large baking tray.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking make the sauce.
- In a small pan add the marmalade, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, oregano and water.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a platter and drizzle the sauce over the top.
- Serve at once.
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Notes
- Alissa's note: I used vegan butter for this recipe, and it worked great.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
16051IU
(321%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 16051IU | 321% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.