Baked Yams With Lime and Honey |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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*AN ADOPTED RECIPE*. If you love yams as I do, you will love this combination of flavors! Enjoy! Ingredients:
3 large yams (abt 4 lbs) |
1/2 cup water |
6 tablespoons honey |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature |
3 -4 limes, juice of, to taste |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
sour cream, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash the yams and place in a baking dish with the water.
3. Bake until the potatoes are soft and the skins puffy, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Set aside to cool slightly (leave the oven on).
5. Peel the yams and place in a medium baking dish.
6. Add the honey, butter, lime juice, salt and pepper.
7. Stir and mash well with a potato masher.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.
9. Sprinkle the top with sour cream and serve hot.
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