Jamaican Yellow Yam Stew

Overlay of yellow yam stew in a saucepan with a spoon on a white background

If you are looking for a new, exciting, delicious stew recipe, look no further than this Jamaican Yellow Yam Stew. I use hearty Jamaican yams in a coconut milk based broth for a perfect dinner.

5 from 15 votes

Print Pin

Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican yellow yam stew

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 272kcal

Equipment

1 skillet

Ingredients

1 pound yellow yam cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup coconut milk
1 small onion chopped
2 green onions chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
½ medium red bell pepper diced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground paprika
2 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leafs
Handful of spinach leaves

Instructions

Heat your coconut milk in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, dried thyme, and paprika.
Bring the coconut milk to a simmer, then add chopped yellow yam, vegetable broth, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then cover the saucepan and reduce the stove to low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the yellow yam is tender.
Stir in spinach leaves and cook for another 5 minutes, then serve while hot.

Nutrition