This camotes al horno is a popular dish from Puebla, Mexico. It 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.
Ingredients
- 6 small yams
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 teaspoons honey
- 3 teaspoons white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook yams in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each yam and dab 1 tablespoon butter into each slit.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 5
Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 546 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium114mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate106g | 38% |
Dietary Fiber14g | 51% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C60mg | 300% |
Calcium63mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium2863mg | 61% |
*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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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