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Candied Yams

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

  • 6 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups yams
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted margarine
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

3

Cut yams in half and boil until tender, but firm (about 20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4 inch thickness.

4

Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.

5

Place half of sliced yams in medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.

6

Dot with half the amount of margarine.

7

Add second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add orange juice.

8

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/4 Cup (66g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories81
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates18 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars12 g
Added Sugars included8 g
Protein1 g
Minerals
Calcium21 mg
Potassium167 mg
Sodium118 mg
Copper66 mcg
Iron0 mg
Magnesium12 mg
Phosphorus20 mg
Selenium0 mcg
Zinc0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A244 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C11 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K1 mcg
Folate11 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Choline6 mg

Source:

  • Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
  • US Department of Health and Human Services
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute