27 Dec Roast Turkey and Maple Yams
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 55 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 522
Total Protein: 26 grams
Total Carbs: 62 grams
Total Fat: 19 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Total Fiber: 5 grams
INGREDIENTS
1 turkey breast (about 1 lb), skin on
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
3 medium (5-6 oz each) garnet or jewel yams (substitute other variety in your area if necessary)
½ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat turkey breast with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place turkey breast in an oven-safe sauté or roasting pan, skin side down. Cook for 20 minutes and flip so that skin side is now up. Continue cooking for 20 to 25 minutes or until done (160-170 degrees F internal temperature).
At the same time you put the turkey in the oven, fork-pierce the yams and place into the oven directly on the rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until you see caramelized bubbles forming.
When the turkey is done, set aside to rest. Peel skin off the yams (be careful — they are very hot, use a kitchen towel to handle). Place peeled yams in a bowl and fork mash. Add maple syrup and cinnamon and continue to mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, slice turkey and add heaping mound of maple yams.