Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
19%
Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping
45 min.
6
596kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping, a perfect side dish that will elevate any meal. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only popular among food lovers but also a fantastic way to enjoy the natural sweetness of yams, or red-skinned sweet potatoes. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish for family gatherings or festive occasions.

The combination of rich maple syrup and brown sugar creates a luscious glaze that perfectly complements the tender yams. As they bake, the yams become infused with a warm, caramelized flavor that is simply irresistible. The addition of orange zest adds a refreshing citrus note, enhancing the overall taste experience.

What truly sets this dish apart is the crunchy pecan topping. Ground and chopped pecans mixed with butter and brown sugar create a delightful contrast to the soft yams, providing a satisfying texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only delicious but also a wholesome choice for your dining table.

Whether you're serving it at a holiday feast or a casual dinner, Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious side dish that celebrates the flavors of the season!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • Tbsp butter chilled cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • 1.5 cups pecans 
  • servings salt 
  • lbs yams peeled cut into 1/4 inch rounds (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat a large pot of salted water (add a tablespoon of salt for every two quarts of water) until boiling.
  3. Add the yam rounds. Cook the yams until the water starts to simmer again, about 4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, drain, then rinse in cold water.2 Butter a baking dish. Arrange the yam rounds in the baking dish, overlapping the pieces, layering the yam rounds to fill up the dish.
  5. Sprinkle each layer liberally with salt.
  6. Sprinkle the yam rounds with orange zest if using.
  7. Pour maple syrup over yams. Dot with 2 Tbsp of the butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until yams are almost tender, about 20 minutes.3 Put 3/4 cup pecans in a blender or spice grinder and grind into a coarse meal. Coarsely chop the other 3/4 cup of pecans. 4
  8. Mix the ground pecans and brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, mix in the remaining 4 Tbsp of butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  9. Mix in the chopped pecans.5
  10. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the yams.
  11. Bake the yams, uncovered, until the topping browns, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories596kcal
Protein4.52%
Fat43.27%
Carbs52.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.08
Glycemic Load
6.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.950869691113%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.66mg
Delphinidin
1.8mg
Catechin
1.79mg
Epigallocatechin
1.39mg
Epicatechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:596.17kcal
29.81%
Fat:29.68g
45.66%
Saturated Fat:8.91g
55.66%
Carbohydrates:80.57g
26.86%
Net Carbohydrates:70.68g
25.7%
Sugar:43.62g
48.47%
Cholesterol:30.53mg
10.18%
Sodium:372.59mg
16.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.97g
13.94%
Vitamin A:43955.81IU
879.12%
Manganese:2.87mg
143.32%
Vitamin C:45.18mg
54.76%
Fiber:9.9g
39.58%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.38%
Potassium:1259.54mg
35.99%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.33%
Copper:0.67mg
33.42%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.32%
Magnesium:98.28mg
24.57%
Vitamin B5:2.25mg
22.52%
Phosphorus:194.99mg
19.5%
Vitamin B3:3.71mg
18.53%
Vitamin E:2.29mg
15.25%
Calcium:146.96mg
14.7%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.68%
Iron:2.31mg
12.86%
Vitamin K:7.08µg
6.74%
Folate:19.7µg
4.93%
Selenium:1.69µg
2.41%