YAMS ( SWEET POTATOES ) COINTREAU

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My husband is not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I think he liked this just as much as I did. This has a subtle flavor, and the only sweetness comes naturally from the sweet potatoes. I used more liqueur and pepper. From Southern Living.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large yams (3 1/2 pounds) or 4 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled (3 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup other orange-flavored liqueur
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook yams in boiling water to cover for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and allow to cool enough so they can be handled; peel. Mash yams and stir in Cointreau, margarine, salt, and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 392.6, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.6

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