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Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

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Didn't turn out crunchy, but great flavor! Have to keep an eye on it while cooking to make sure the honey doesn't burn.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017992-gjelinas-roasted-yams

Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

Didn't turn out crunchy, but great flavor! Have to keep an eye on it while cooking to make sure the honey doesn't burn.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017992-gjelinas-roasted-yams

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Ingredients

  1. 3large yams, or 4 small ones
  2. 2 tablespoonshoney
  3. 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  4. 1 tablespoonsmoked paprika
  5. pinchcrushed red-pepper flakes
  6. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  7. Dressing:
  8. 1/2 cupGreek-style yogurt
  9. 4 tablespoonsfresh lime juice, approximately 2 limes
  10. 2scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425. Cut the yams into wedges. Whisk together the honey, ½ tablespoon of paprika and crushed red-pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Put yam wedges in a large bowl, and toss them with the mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so, tossing once or twice to coat, as the oven heats.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    As the yams roast, combine the yogurt, lime juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl, and whisk to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  4. 4

    When the yams are done, transfer them to a serving platter, drizzle the yogurt over them and garnish with the remaining paprika, the scallions and some flaky sea salt if you have any.

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