Roasted Yams with Lime-Yogurt Sauce

Caramelized yams drizzled with a tangy lime-yogurt sauce. A wonderful complement to any meal!

Recipe source: New York Times

Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Prep Time15 Minutes

Servings3

Cook Time60 Minutes

Ingredients

3 large yams

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Espelette pepper (can substitute crushed red pepper flakes)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)

2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Flaky sea salt (optional), for serving

Directions

Heat oven to 425 F.
Cut the yams lengthwise into 4 wedges per yam. In a large bowl, toss them with the honey, ½ tablespoon of the Espelette pepper or crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so, tossing once or twice to coat, as the oven heats.
Transfer the yams to a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and then bake until they are deeply caramelized around the edges and soft when pierced with a fork at their thickest part, approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
As the yams roast, combine the yogurt, lime juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl; whisk to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
When the yams are done, transfer them to a serving platter, drizzle the yogurt over them and garnish with the remaining Espelette pepper or red pepper flakes, the scallions and flaky sea salt, if desired.

15 minutes

Prep Time

60 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

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Makes 3 servings

3 large yams

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2 tablespoons honey

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1 tablespoon Espelette pepper (can substitute crushed red pepper flakes)

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Kosher salt

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

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4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)

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2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

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Flaky sea salt (optional), for serving

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Directions

Heat oven to 425 F.
Cut the yams lengthwise into 4 wedges per yam. In a large bowl, toss them with the honey, ½ tablespoon of the Espelette pepper or crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so, tossing once or twice to coat, as the oven heats.
Transfer the yams to a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and then bake until they are deeply caramelized around the edges and soft when pierced with a fork at their thickest part, approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
As the yams roast, combine the yogurt, lime juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl; whisk to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
When the yams are done, transfer them to a serving platter, drizzle the yogurt over them and garnish with the remaining Espelette pepper or red pepper flakes, the scallions and flaky sea salt, if desired.