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Gingered Sweet Potato Puree in Orange Baskets

The piquant flavor of the orange peel cooks into the sweet potatoes as they bake.

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*  Exported from  MasterCook  *               Gingered Sweet Potato Puree in Orange Baskets Recipe By     :  Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :1:00 Categories    : Low Calorie                      Side Dishes                 Low Cholesterol                  Low Fat                 Low Sodium   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method --------  ------------  --------------------------------    6      medium        oranges    4      large         sweet potatoes    1                    egg      1/2  teaspoon      powdered ginger      1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon      1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg    1      teaspoon      grated lemon peel    2      tablespoons   chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Halve oranges and scoop pulp into a bowl. Reserve pulp for another use (such as Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish, recipe included in this cookbook). 2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes. Steam until soft (about 15 minutes). Mash in a large bowl with egg, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon peel. 3. Spoon puree into orange baskets, dividing equally. Set on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Bake for 25 minutes. Note: To save time, assemble this side dish in advance and freeze before baking. There is no need to thaw the puree before baking; just add 15 minutes to baking time.