Thursday, December 11, 2008

Citrus-Coriander Roasted Yams

Yams are one of the top choices of Nutrition Action for vegetables because of the vitamin A. Outside the south, they are often served only at Thanksgiving or Christmas and then in buttery dishes. I put together this recipe from various ones I've found on the Internet and modified it to exclude salt, brown sugar and butter.

Ingredients: 2 medium yams, brushed clean, dried, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 Tb. each, orange and lemon peel; 2 Tb. ground coriander (for added flavor start with freshly roasted seeds); freshly ground pepper and virgin olive oil in a mist-sprayer; chopped parsley for garnish.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with olive oil. Lay yam slices in pan in one layer. Sprinkle tops with peels, coriander and black pepper. Spray with olive oil and bake for 30 minutes or until the centers are tender. They also turn dark orange. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

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