Ingredients for Baked Yams With Lime And Honey
- 2 large yams (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
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How to Make Baked Yams With Lime And Honey
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash 2 large yams (about 1.5 lbs total) thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place yams in a baking dish and add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the dish.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork and skins are puffy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
- Once cool enough to handle, peel the yams.
- Place the peeled yams in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter (melted), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Mash well using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed yams to an oven-safe baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove foil and top with 1/4 cup sour cream (optional).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
74g
Fat
24g
Carbs
20g
