Roasted Yams
Roasted Yams feature thinly sliced yams baked until tender with gently crisped, wrinkled edges for a touch of texture. Light seasoning and olive oil let the natural sweetness shine, making this a versatile side for weeknight dinners or holiday plates.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place the yam slices in the prepared pan, slightly overlapping. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as you can.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and the edges of the yam slices start to wrinkle, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 2123.69 kcal High 106%
- Protein 15.25 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 631.7 g 230%
- Total Fat 20.61 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 279.68 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.59 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 150.95 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 2.84 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.97 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Roasted Yams is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, and Yams. Each serving provides about 2123.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Yams. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Yams?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2123.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Roasted Yams healthy?
- Roasted Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 2123.69 calories and 15.25 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 279.68 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). 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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