CAMOTES AL HORNO (BAKED YAMS)

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A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico, Camotes al Horno has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Provided by Alenita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 small yams
6 tablespoons butter
6 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted, boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Arrange the yams in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each one and dab 1 tablespoon of butter in each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam, sprinkle each with sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 113.6 mg, Sugar 10 g

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