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Roasted Yams with Balsamic, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onions
These roasted yams are topped with savory caramelized onions, tangy goat cheese, and a balsamic glaze.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 681 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 yams
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ cup goat cheese
- ½ yellow onion
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash yams (sweet potatoes) well. Poke several holes into the yams with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roast yams in the oven for 40-50 minutes, until softened.
- Let yams cool for 10 minutes.
- While yam are cooling, heat a drizzle of olive oil over low heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until lightly caramelized.
- Slice open the yams. Top with the goat cheese and caramelized onions.
- Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Note: If you want to make your own balsamic glaze, simply bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until thickened.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
126g
(42%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
3467mg
(99%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
73.8mg
(82%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 126g | 42% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 3467mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 73.8mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.