Candied Yams

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Candied Yams
45 min.
6
501kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile side dish that everyone will love? Look no further than this Candied Yams recipe! Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. With a sweet and slightly spicy cinnamon glaze, the natural sweetness of the yams really shines through. This dish is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Plus, it's ready in under an hour and serves six people, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table or a cozy family dinner. With a satisfyingly chewy texture and only 501 calories per serving, you'll be amazed by how much you can enjoy without any guilt. So why wait? Dive into this candied yams recipe and savor every last bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons ground cinnamon 
  • cup orange juice fresh
  • cup pineapple juice fresh
  • cup water cold
  • pounds yam 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Peel yams and cut in one-inch pieces.
  2. Place yams in cold water until all yams are peeled and cut.
  3. Drain yams.
  4. Place cut yams in deep baking dish.
  5. Add sugar, pineapple juice, orange juice, and water.
  6. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over top of yams. Cover yams and bake in 400 degree preheated oven for approximately 40-50 minutes or until yams are fork-tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat1.21%
Carbs94.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.48
Glycemic Load
47.55
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.856521834498%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
4.94mg
Naringenin
0.88mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:501.32kcal
25.07%
Fat:0.69g
1.06%
Saturated Fat:0.13g
0.81%
Carbohydrates:121.03g
40.34%
Net Carbohydrates:107.76g
39.19%
Sugar:35.04g
38.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:35.74mg
1.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.13g
10.27%
Vitamin C:76.36mg
92.56%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.47%
Potassium:2631.64mg
75.19%
Fiber:13.27g
53.07%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.58%
Copper:0.6mg
30.18%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.6%
Folate:89.29µg
22.32%
Magnesium:75.61mg
18.9%
Phosphorus:178.08mg
17.81%
Iron:2.08mg
11.57%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.79%
Vitamin A:505.87IU
10.12%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.75%
Calcium:90.91mg
9.09%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.42%
Vitamin K:7.53µg
7.17%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.03%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.5%
Selenium:2.51µg
3.58%