White Yam Stew
If you take a look at the Jamaican of African cuisine, you will find several vegan recipes. That’s why I love and respect Caribbean cuisine so much. They use unique ingredients to develop dishes that are not just delicious but are vegan and super healthy. one such dish is the white yam stew.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound white yam washed, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add avocado oil. Once it is heated, add chopped onions and sauté for about 2 minutes or until they turn translucent.
- Once they are soft, add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Next, add diced bell peppers and cook for another minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes, green onions, fresh thyme springs, vegetable broth, coconut milk, bay leaf, and diced white yam.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the white yam is tender.
- Season with salt and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg