Honey-Pineapple Glazed Yams
(from speak2animals’s recipe box)
per serving: Calories 271, Protein 3g, Fat 0g
I used cardamon-seed insides instead of ground cardamon, and more than recommended, and I think it overwhelmed the pineapple-flavor, but parents disagreed. Cardamon is very interesting and fragrant and delicious. I also added some pineapple chunks from the can the juice came out of, and I think that was a welcome addition. Anyway, good good and not difficult at all. Made it again at Mom’s request, Dad liked it quite a bit.
“Kissed by honey, blessed with flavor, and loaded with antioxidants- beta carotene and vitamin C- this dish fosters good health and good eating.”
Source: Low-Fat Soul by Jonell Nash (from RecipeThing user sissboombah)
Serves 4 peopleIngredients
- 4 medium-sized (about 6 oz each) whole, unpeeled yams
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
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In dutch oven, cover yams with cold water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until just tender yet firm, about 20 minutes. Drain; set aside to cool slightly.
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In same dutch oven, combine honey, pineapple juice, zest, cardamon, and ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Peel yams; cut into thick slices. Add yams to glaze; stir carefully to coat completely. Cook over low heat until yams are nicely glazed, about 25 minutes.