
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Yams with Citrus Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
499
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
186
mg
8
%
Potassium
2639
mg
75
%
Carbohydrates
94
g
31
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
659
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Roasted Yams with Citrus Dip
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 large orange yams peeled and cut lengthwise into large wedges *see Recipe notes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Zest from half of a lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spread with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss the yams with honey and remaining olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and chili powder and mix well.
- Place yams on baking sheet in a single layer and roast until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Flip yams and roast for another 5-10 minutes; if needed, broil the yams to desired level of browning.
- Combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and paprika in a small bowl and set aside.
- Serve yams warm with citrus dip and green onions.
Notes
*What we in the U.S. refer to as yams are really orange sweet potatoes.