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Seasonal Side Dishes – Whipped Sweet Yams & Pecans

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whipped sweet yams

 

One of the easiest ways to feed a large family on a budget is to buy food that is in season. Usually you’ll find these items are on sale or better priced than produce that has to be brought in. One of the keys to feeding my family a healthy diet is to make sure they get plenty of organic fruits and vegetables but that can also rack up at the grocery store so buying organic foods in season is also important to keep costs down.

My secret to perfect mashed potatoes is using a mixer. Making your own mashed potatoes, yams, etc. is as easy as boiling water! Boil the water, throw in your chunks, strain and then blend in your stand mixer or use a hand mixer. Perfectly smooth potatoes without all the waste!

Whipped Sweet Yams

  • 4 medium sized organic yams (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup organic sweet cream butter
  • 1/2 cup raw brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • Nutmeg for garnish

Directions: 

  1. Boil your yams until soft and tender.
  2. Toss in your stand mixer bowl, or bowl for hand mixer.
  3. Add your brown sugar and butter.
  4. Blend on medium until smooth.
  5. Add pecans  and a light sprinkle of Nutmeg and serve warm!
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Comments

  1. We love yams and eat them all year especially during the winter. They are so good for you and this recipe looks delicious!

  4. Looks good! I have to try it maybe the kids will actually start to like yams crossing my fingers!

  5. Peans and jams are my mother’s favorites at Thanksgiving. I am going to try your recipe before the holiday to make sure I do not make any mistakes — this way I get to eat it twice!

  6. yum this is perfect for thanksgiving. I can only imagine how delicious things are at your house on that day ! !

  7. These look amazing!!! Yams are my favorite think at Thanksgiving and I’m always looking for new recipes!! Thanks!

  8. I am so looking forward to Thanksgiving. I’m gonna try the pecans in the yams this year. It sounds Awesome.

  9. I would like to try and make this for or yearly Thanksgiving gathering!

  10. this would be great to fix for Thanksgiving instead of the usual candied yams!