BAKED YAMS WITH LIME AND HONEY

Baked Yams With Lime and Honey image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large yams (abt 4 lbs)
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 -4 limes, juice of, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Wash the yams and place in a baking dish with the water.
Bake until the potatoes are soft and the skins puffy, about 1 1/2 hours.
Set aside to cool slightly (leave the oven on).
Peel the yams and place in a medium baking dish.
Add the honey, butter, lime juice, salt and pepper.
Stir and mash well with a potato masher.
Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.
Sprinkle the top with sour cream and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 596.5, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 18.6, Protein 2.6