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BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER



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Make and share this Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons mild-flavored molasses (light)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes 9- to 10-ounces each)

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 128.9, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.3

WHOLE BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER



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Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Molasses     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 9- to 10-ounce yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

BAKED YAMS WITH GINGER AND HONEY



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This is a very flavorful recipe. I have had people that don't even care for yams - love these! For years I never added the cardamom (it's very pungent) but I finally added it this year - and WOW - it really makes the flavor POP!

Provided by Sky Hostess

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs yams, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to a large 9x13 pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and stir potatoes. Bake for another 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7, Sugar 18.3, Protein 2.8

GINGERED SWEET POTATOES



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Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California coats the sweet potato wedges with a ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar sauce that's both sweet and spicy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper. Add the sweet potato wedges; toss to coat. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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