Yams

September 23, 2018

Yams

 

Yams

In our family, yams fall into the cauliflower category – you either love them or you don’t! Sweetened with colorful mini marshmallows a true retro dish. Loved or hated, they are a staple at our holiday meals. Our other holiday favorites include these recipes: Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Turkey Stuffing, Brining the Turkey, PotatoesCranberries, and Coleslaw.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten Free, Marshmallows, Yams,

Ingredients

  • 1 lb yam (454 gr), peeled and cooked – 343 gr 85 CHO
  • 1 TBSP butter 0 CHO
  • Salt and pepper
  • 60 grams colored mini marshmallows 46 CHO

TOTAL CHO 131 CHO

  • TOTAL WEIGHT 400 GRAMS
  • 131 CHO DIVIDED BY 400 GRAMS = .327 CHO/GRAM
  • 1 TBSP = 14 GRAMS (.327 CHO x 14 GRAMS) 4.57 CHO/TBSP
  • ¼ CUP = 4 TBSP (4.57 CHO x 4) 18.28 CHO/1/4 CUP

Instructions

  1. Peel yam and cut into 6 – 8 pieces. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, 25 – 30 minutes.
  2. Drain and mash until smooth in texture. Stir in butter and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  3. Layer in small flat dish and cover with an even, single layer of marshmallows.
  4. Bake in oven at 350 until yams are warm, 20 minutes and broil a few minutes if you like the marshmallows to have a bit of golden color.

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