November 19, 2007

Festive Fruited Yams

Dear Cancer Project supporter,

This recipe contains pectin, a soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables, which can help kill prostate cancer cells. Apples, peaches, and citrus fruit are the most concentrated sources of pectin. This sweet, low-fat recipe makes an excellent side dish or dessert and is an opportunity to boost your immune system and cancer-fighting capacity over the holiday season.

Directions

Makes 8 servings

4 yams, peeled
1 large green apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons raw sugar or other sweetener
1/2 cup orange juice

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Cut yams into 1-inch chunks and place in a large baking dish. Top with apple, cranberries, and raisins. Sprinkle with sugar or other sweetener, then pour orange juice over all. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):
114 calories
0.2 g fat
0 g saturated fat
1.5% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol

1.6 g protein
28.2 g carbohydrate
17.6 g sugar
3.1 g fiber

23 mg sodium
33 mg calcium
0.7 mg iron
20.1 mg vitamin C
6571 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E

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