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Healthy Fat Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes Or Yams Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with these unbelievably delicious and healthy fat-free glazed baked sweet potatoes or yams! Sweet, gooey, and incredibly easy to make, this recipe is practically dessert. Perfect as a side dish or a satisfying treat, these baked yams are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for the easiest and most flavorful yam recipe you'll ever try!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 214.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Healthy Fat Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes Or Yams

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Ingredients for Healthy Fat Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes Or Yams

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Healthy Fat Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes Or Yams

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and peel 2 large sweet potatoes or yams. Dice into slices less than 1 inch thick and no wider than 1 1/2 inches.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the diced yams with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  4. Toss gently to coat the yams evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  5. Prepare 4 large sheets of aluminum foil.
  6. Divide the yams evenly among the four foil sheets. Pour any remaining juices from the bowl over the yams.
  7. Fold the foil over the yams, creating four sealed packets. Place the packets on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 25-35 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through (at approximately 15-20 minutes) to ensure even cooking. The yams are done when tender.
  9. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers once cooled.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g

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