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The delightful flavor of sweet cherries complements the savory ingredients quite nicely in this colorful and festive side dish.

Sautéed Sweet Potatoes with Cherry and Bacon

2 pounds (3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 pound bacon, chopped

2 shallots, sliced

12 ounces frozen sweet cherries, drained and cooked down to absorb some moisture

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Partially cook bacon in a large sauté pan. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in the pan.
2. Add sweet potatoes and cook over medium high heat until soft, stirring frequently.
3. Add shallots, bacon and cherries to sweet potato mixture and sauté until shallots are translucent and bacon is crispy.
4. Toss in chopped parsley and season to taste.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 392 calories, 23g fat, 8g saturated fat, 39mg cholesterol, 31g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 16g protein, 765mg sodium, 10% daily value iron (based on 2,000 calorie diet).

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Cherry Foundation, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color Editorial Services.