GLAZED YAMS IN MINUTES

Either as a vegetable or starch on the plate how much yam you really need? No more than a fistful of chopped yams per person. Yams are dense and take time to cook, so speeding up the cooking process in the microwave and completing it in a skillet is a sensible solution. The following recipe serves four. 

GLAZED YAMS IN MINUTES

2 cups peeled and chopped yam or sweet potato 

3 Tbsp water 

2 Tbsp light olive oil 

2 Tbsp butter 

3 Tbsp honey or brown sugar 

salt to taste 

• Wash and chop the yam. No need to peel. 
• Place the chopped yam with water in a microwavable bowl. 
• Cover and microwave for 5 minutes. 
• Remove and let it sit for a few minutes. 
• When the yam cooled somewhat, remove the skins. They will just slide off. 
• Next place the oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
• Transfer the yams to the skillet. 
• Add the honey or brown sugar and sprinkle with salt. 
• Gently stir with a wooden spoon, heat through and serve.