Yams with Cranberries and Apples

Makes about 6 1-cup servings

This colorful blend of sweet and tart flavors is a perfect addition to any autumn meal.

2 yams
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large green apple, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup orange juice

Preheat oven to 350°F.


Peel yams and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (you should have about 4 cups). Toss with olive oil and spread in a 9”×13” baking dish. Top with apple and cranberries.
Mix maple syrup and orange juice and pour over casserole. Cover and bake until yams are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.

Per 1-cup serving: 108 calories; 2.4 g fat; 0.3 g saturated fat; 20.1% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g protein; 21.8 g total carbohydrates; 13.1 g sugar; 2.5 g fiber; 15 mg sodium; 23 mg calcium; 0.5 mg iron 18 mg vitamin C; 4768 mcg beta-carotene; 1 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.