'Candied' Yams

'Candied' Yams

      A healthier version of a holiday favorite, this can be made with sweet potatoes or yams.  In TCM they say yellow vegetables, like sweet potatoes, or yams, tonify (strengthen) the energetic function of the Spleen, which has to do with digestion. A little bit of sweet, like naturally sweet vegetables or fruits, benefit the Spleen, too much sweet impairs it. This recipe would be too much except for an occasional 'Feast Day' food.      

Yams or Sweet Potatoes

Brown Rice Syrup 

Organic, Grade B Pure Maple Syrup

Grape Seed Oil

Peal and chop yams, into bite sized pieces. Steam, bake or boil until soft. Place in baking dish, lightly coated with Grape seed oil.  Drizzle with brown rice syrup, then maple syrup. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts. Can make a day ahead of time and toast in oven, At 350 degrees, to warm, before serving, about 15 minutes.   Enjoy!

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