Gingered Yams

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 medium yams or 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger and saute, stirring occasionally until the garlic is brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the cream and reduce by one-third over low heat, about 10 minutes.
  5. Keep warm.
  6. Meanwhile, combine the yams in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them completely.
  7. Bring to the boil over high heat and cook until the yams can be pierced easily with the tip of a knife, 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Drain and transfer to a food processor.
  9. Add the cream and process until well blended. Add the remaining butter, season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth.
  10. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, correct the seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

481 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 29.1g 11% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9839mg 100% DV
Potassium 381.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 103.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 57.8mg 4% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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