African Yams and Squash (Futari)
Prep: 15 min, Cook: 30 min.
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 3/4 onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 11 ounces winter squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1-1/4 yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Add remaining ingredients and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender.
Remove cover and simmer another 5 minutes until vegetables are thoroughly cooked.
Per serving: calories 277, fat 14.4g, 43% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 4.0g, carbohydrates 38.0g, fiber 8.7g, sugar 5.9g, sodium 27mg, diet points 5.5.
Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0
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