Pecan and Maple Glazed Yams

Name: Pecan and Maple Glazed Yams
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 500 g(1 lb) yams; 150 g(5 oz) pecan halves, lightly toasted; 100 ml(3 ½ fl oz) maple syrup

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

A World in My Kitchen

By Peter Gordon

Published 2003

About

New Zealand yams (originally from Peru — along with almost 3000 types of potato!) have finally made it to London where they’re called chioca. They’ve become a firm favourite on the menu at The Providores when they’re in season.

Ingredients

500 g(1 lb) yams
3 tablespoons olive oil

Starter
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 5. Line a roasting dish with baking paper. Cut yams lengthways and toss with olive oil, and some salt and pepper. Roast until almost cooked,