Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 cups water
3/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occsionally. Add in the sweet potatoes and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Add two cups of water to the skillet. Add in the raisins, sugar, salt ginger cinnamon and cayenne. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Note: You can prepare these up to two days in advance. To reheat, place in a casserole dish and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 40 min.