Baked Yams with Ginger and Honey
Transform your dinner table with these irresistible Baked Yams with Ginger and Honey, a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm spice. Tender cubes of yam are tossed in a luscious glaze made from freshly grated ginger, golden honey, buttery olive oil, and a hint of cinnamon, then roasted to caramelized perfection. Subtle salt and pepper bring out the earthy flavors, while optional toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish or a comforting standalone bite, this recipe is easy to prepare in under an hour and makes for a stunning addition to any holiday spread or weeknight meal. Healthy, flavorful, and utterly crave-worthy, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium yams
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Peel the yams and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger. Add the grated ginger to the bowl with the yams.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the honey, olive oil, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the honey-ginger glaze over the yams and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.
Spread the coated yam cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the yams are tender and caramelized at the edges. Stir the yams halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
If desired, toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Remove the baked yams from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top for added crunch and flavor (if using).
Serve warm and enjoy this sweet and spicy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 651 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 4859 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
