Stewed Red Yams

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 643.4

Total Fat: 16.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 136.2 mg
Total Carbs: 124.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 24.7 g
Protein: 11.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Stewed Red Yams calories by ingredient

Introduction

A nice side-dish or even a desert with the addition of maple syrup. Make it special by using a semi-sweet white wine. Sweet or dry white wines work well, too. Top with slivered almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans. A nice side-dish or even a desert with the addition of maple syrup. Make it special by using a semi-sweet white wine. Sweet or dry white wines work well, too. Top with slivered almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans.

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1.0 cup, cubes Yams

0.5 cup, chopped Onions, raw

1.25 cup, grated Carrots, raw

6.0 tsp Ginger Root

1.0 tbsp Fennel seed

2.0 tbsp *Flax Seed

0.25 cup, shredded Coconut, raw

4.0 tbsp Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Dried Cranberries (4 Tbsp or 1/4 Cup)

0.25 cup dried pineapple

1.0 tsp Cinnamon, ground

0.25 tsp Allspice

0.5 tsp Nutmeg, ground

0.25 tsp Pepper, red or cayenne

Directions

This is a whole foods plant-based diet dish. Can also be classified as Vegan. Neither of these descriptors are available in the Sparks Recipe Calculator. Dice the yam into small cubes, a quarter of an inch or so in size. Finely grate the carrot and finely chop the onion. Grate the ginger very finely. Finely mince the dried pineapple. Measure all the other ingredients and set aside. Measure a half Cup of water or wine and have mear the stove top. Add two Tbs. of cooking liquid into a non-stick fry-pan over medium heat. Add cubed yam. Cover pan. Allow to sautée, starting frequently. When beginning to soften, add onion and carrot. Add cooking liquid by the Tbs. as needed to prevent sticking. Add dried fruits and spices at this time. If you are preparing this as a side dish, add Maple syrup at this time. Add a quarter Cup. Allow muxture to sautée, stirring frequently and adding water or wine as needed. When yam cubes are completely cooked, plate, garnish and serve.

Serving Size: Makes 4 (loosely packed) 1 Cup servings

Number of Servings: 1.0

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELLYNGALECKI.