Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Ingredients

6 small yams

6 tablespoons butter

6 teaspoons honey

3 teaspoons white sugar

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 545.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 105.8g 34%

Dietary Fiber: 14.4g 58%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 837.9IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 64%

Vitamin C: 59.9mg 100%

Folate: 81.1mcg 20%

Calcium: 63.4mg 6%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 73.9mg 26%

Potassium: 2863.3mg 80%

Sodium: 113.6mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 109

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.