Thai Style Baked Sweet Potatoes and Yams Recipe

Name: Thai-Style Baked Seasoned Sweet Potatoes and Purple Yams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed); 3-4 yams (purple or substitute 1 medium-sized regular yam, peeled and cubed); 1 large carrot , chopped or sliced thickly; 3 Tbsp. coconut oil OR vegetable oil; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (adjust according to how spicy you want it); 1/4 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. cumin seeds (whole); 2 tbsp. syrup (brown rice or maple syrup); Garnish: salt (to taste); Garnish: black pepper (to taste); 1 handful coriander (leaves and stems, chopped fresh); Optional: 1 red chili (de-seeded and minced for garnish)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 60 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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In Thailand and other Southeast-Asian countries, in addition to regular sweet potato and regular yam, purple yams are also popular. Although usually deep-fried, this recipe bakes them. Purple yams (not to be confused with purple sweet potatoes) can be found at most Asian markets in the fall as well as some organic stores, but sweet potatoes and regular yams are just as delicious. Carrots are good mixed in too! Just toss with a little oil, add a few spices and pop in the oven for 45 minutes. So easy, so good, and it makes a beautiful side dish to any fall or winter dinner table. Guests love this dish!

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 to 4 yams, peeled and cubed
1 large carrot, chopped or sliced thickly
3 tablespoons coconut oil, or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or brown rice syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Lemon juice
1/4 cup coriander leaves and stems, chopped
1 red chile pepper, de-seeded and minced, optional garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place chopped vegetables in a flat casserole dish, such as you would use for lasagna. Pour the coconut oil over, then sprinkle with the cumin seeds, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Toss well to mix.
Add 3 tablespoons water and place dish in the oven to bake for 45 minutes.
When vegetables are soft, remove from the oven. Leaving them in the baking dish, add the butter (if using) and drizzle over the syrup. Top with salt and pepper and toss well.
Do a taste-test, adding more salt if desired. Add more syrup if you prefer them sweeter. If it's too sweet or too salty, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
Garnish with the coriander and chili (if using), and ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
227	Calories
7g	Fat
39g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	227
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 226mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 861mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.