Yams For Health
February 5, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Yams For Health - This sweet, rich recipe for healthy yams, comes with a second recipe for a succulent glaze for them! Healthy, country style yams are first boiled stove top, until cooked, then covered in a citrus, sweet, spiced glaze, that is out of this world and oh so simple!Prep Time: 5-10 mins Cook Time: 20-30 mins Servings: 4-6 Main Ingredient: Yams Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Yams For Health
4 md Yams, peeled and sliced
1/2 t Finely shredded orange peel
1/2 c Orange juice
1 T Brown sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Allspice
Directions to make Yams For Health
Step 1:In a large skillet, bring 1inch of water to a boil. Add yams. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain.
Step 2:In a small bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over yams in skillet. Cook and stir until bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally to make a glaze.
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Spiced Yam Stuffed Oranges
June 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Spiced Yam Stuffed Oranges - This exceptional, healthy recipe is just so good for you. Even kids love it, because of it unique appearance and it is very sweet. The nuts provide a little extra, but if you have concerns about allergies, you can leave them out.
Prep Time: 30 mins |
Ingredients to make Spiced Yam Stuffed Oranges
6 Medium Louisiana yams
4 Large navel oranges
1/2 Stick butter, melted
1/4 Tsp nutmeg
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C pecan pieces
1/4 Tsp. cinnamon
1 Oz. Grand Marnier or Triple Sec (optional)
Directions to make Spiced Yam Stuffed Oranges
Step 1:Bake yams at 350 degrees until tender.
Step 2:Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp and chop up half of it. Peel yams; put into mixing bowl with chopped orange pulp, melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, half of pecans and Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.
Step 3:Mix well and stuff oranges. Sprinkle rest of pecans on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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