These diced yams with smoked paprika make a great side dish. This was my first time cooking with smoked paprika, but my husband assured me the spice smelt good, so they’d most likely turn out tasting good. And he was right! They were crispy with a yummy smokey flavor. And they added some beautiful color to our dinner plates. If you don’t have smoked paprika or don’t like smoked paprika, I’m sure these would taste great without it too. Maybe use black pepper instead if you prefer it that way.
Diced Yams with Smoked Paprika Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-large yams (about 3 lbs. total)
- 3 Tbsp. Pure or Light Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. and line a pan with parchment paper.
- Wash, peel, and dice the yams (dice into about 1/2 inch cubes).
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together diced yams, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Spread yams evenly onto the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then mix and re-spread, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until yams are tender when punctured with a fork.
- Serve warm.
For a complete dinner, try these diced yams with chicken, steamed broccoli, and French bread.
*Inspired by THIS recipe.