AFRICAN SQUASH AND YAMS

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Take a taste adventure! This dish of gently simmered squash and yams is flavored with coconut milk, cinnamon and cloves.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 pound Hubbard or acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium yams or sweet potatoes, (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg