Twice-Baked Yams or Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 101kcal
This delectable, savory, vegan version of baked yams is a perfect side dish. Subtly sweet with a hint of spice - they pair beautifully with everything from braised tofu to veggie burgers. I love having these yams and a salad or a bowl of soup.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole sweet potatoes or yams (thoroughly washed, don't peel)
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter we love Miyoko's vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar May substitute with maple syrup.
- 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg plus a pinch on the side
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- ½ C breadcrumbs we use Panko plain breadcrumbs
- 4 slices vegan cheese, cut into strips (optional)
- ½ C chopped parsley (optional)
- ⅓ C finely sliced green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º
- Pierce yams all over with a fork. Using 1 tablespoon of sea salt, thoroughly rub into skins of yams. Place whole yams onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place in oven and bake at 375º for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a sharp knife easily cuts into yams.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle. When yams are cool, cut in half, lengthwise.
- Scoop out each half into a large bowl, making sure to keep the outer peel/shell intact.
- Mash the cooked yams thoroughly, until smooth, then add cream cheese, butter, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, and ginger. Mix completely.
- Spoon filling into each yam skin. Place filled skins back onto parchment lined pan.
- Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Layer with cheese strips (like lattice).
- Place in oven at 375º for 10 - 12 minutes, until yams are just beginning to brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Bake for 3 - 5 additional minutes.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle with remaining nutmeg. Enjoy!
Notes
🥕I love the look of the lattice patterned cheese slices. If you prefer not to use cheese, you can simply sprinkle the top of the yams with breadcrumbs, easy vegan parmesan, fresh herbs or nothing at all!
🥕Nutritional values don't include sliced cheese (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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