Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium purple yams
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the purple yams, then boil them in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the yams and return them to the pot to ensure a smooth puree.
- Add unsalted butter and heavy cream to the yams; blend until smooth. Adjust salt to enhance flavors.
- Pour the puree into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with your choice of protein or as a vegan dish.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Enhance flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg