Honey roasted yams
These tasty little tubers are in season in the winter months and are absolutely delicious roasted. The honey in this recipe will caramelise giving this side dish a sweet and crispy finish. Honey roasted yams are the perfect accompaniment to any winter roast.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 500g yams
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Cookware: Baking or roasting dish.
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut yams in half if necessary.
- Toss all ingredients together in a baking dish, tossing yams in the honey, vegetable/olive oil and balsalmic vinegar until they are well coated. /li>
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- Place roasted yams in a serving dish and serve hot.
Recipe notes:
Yams – These honey roasted yams are always popular, but if you can’t find yams there are alternatives available. As a variation, try using swedes, parsnips or turnips instead of yams. Alternatively, you could allow the yams to cool then toss through leafy greens to make a salad.
Honey – If you left the honey off your shopping list, try substituting maple syrup. This may make the dish a little sweeter, but it should still be delicious.
Variation: You can use swedes, parsnips or turnips instead of yams.
Serving: Ideal as a side with roast beef or pork. Alternatively, allow to cool, then toss through leafy greens to make a salad.
FAQ:
Do you have to peel yams before roasting?
No, these honey roasted yams will be delicious either peeled or unpeeled.
What should you serve with honey roasted yams?
Honey roasted yams go wonderfully with any Kiwi roast dinner. Check out How to cook the perfect roast for our top tips for the ultimate roast dinner.
Recipe from vegetables.co.nz