Tropical Baked Yams
Tropical Baked Yams bring together tender, caramel-kissed cubes of yam with bright pineapple–orange notes and a buttery brown sugar glaze. Toasty macadamia nuts add a rich crunch that balances the natural sweetness. Serve it as a festive side for holiday dinners, cookouts, or any meal that could use a sunny island twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tropical Baked Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the yams in a large pot and cover them with salted water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for a minute or two.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Return the yams to the pot and mash with the juice until smooth. Pack the mashed yams into a 3 quart casserole dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 527.12 kcal High 26%
- Protein 3.54 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 137.53 g 50%
- Total Fat 10.16 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.91 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 49.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 18.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 69.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.47 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Tropical Baked Yams is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Macadamia Nuts, and Pineapple Orange Blend Juice. Each serving provides about 527.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tropical Baked Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple Orange Blend Juice, Yams. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tropical Baked Yams?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 527.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tropical Baked Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tropical Baked Yams healthy?
- Tropical Baked Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 527.12 calories and 3.54 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.91 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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