Nutty Yams

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Nutty yams combine sweet mashed yams with rich pecans and vanilla, creating a comforting side dish perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. large yams
  • 1/2 lb. dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/3 lb. pecans

Instructions

  1. Boil yams until soft.
  2. Peel, cool, and mash the yams in a mixer.
  3. Blend in vanilla and dark brown sugar to taste.
  4. Chop pecans and blend them into the mashed yams.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

340 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 18g 23% DV
Carbs 31.2g 11% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 28.4g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9.3mg
Potassium 172.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 41mg 3% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

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

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