Yams a La Francaise
Elevate your side dish game with Yams à La Française, a luxurious and irresistibly creamy take on a classic vegetable. This French-inspired recipe brings out the natural sweetness of yams by simmering them gently in a rich blend of honey, butter, and fresh thyme, before finishing with a velvety drizzle of reduced heavy cream. A hint of nutmeg adds warmth, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finishing touch. The yams are glazed to perfection in a golden caramelized coating, making this dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday feasts or elegant dinners, this refined recipe will impress guests and elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized yams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by peeling the yams and slicing them into evenly sized rounds about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the honey and stir it into the butter until combined.
Lay the yam slices in the skillet in a single layer. Add the water and thyme sprigs to the skillet, then sprinkle the kosher salt, black pepper, and nutmeg over the yams.
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the yams cook for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
After 20 minutes, check if the yams are tender by piercing them with a fork. Discard the thyme sprigs and increase the heat to medium-high to evaporate any remaining water, so the butter and honey can thicken and coat the yams in a golden glaze.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring it gently into the glaze. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the cream to reduce slightly, creating a rich, velvety sauce.
Once the sauce has thickened, transfer the yams to a serving platter. Drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Serve warm and enjoy this refined, French-inspired yam dish as an elegant side to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.3 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 4800 mg | 102% | |
*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.
