Harvest Yams

Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes, but they are actually two different vegetables. Yams have a rough, bark-like skin and a starchy, sweet flesh, while sweet potatoes have a thin, edible skin and a moist, sweet flesh.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Harvest Yams

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Yams
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cut the yams into 1-inch cubes.
3. In a large bowl, toss the yams with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until well coated.
4. Spread the yams in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the yams are tender and golden brown, stirring once halfway through.
6. Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let them cool, then chop them.
7. Remove the yams from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the yams to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped pecans and fresh rosemary.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.