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African Squash and Yams

Take a taste adventure! This dish of gently simmered squash and yams is flavored with coconut milk, cinnamon and cloves.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings

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2	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1	pound Hubbard or acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2	medium yams or sweet potatoes, (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1	cup coconut milk
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4	teaspoon ground cloves

Serve with...

Caribbean Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 35 min

1.	Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2.	Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Did You Know...

Yams, cloves and coconut milk are popular ingredients in many dishes throughout Africa.

Purchasing

Don't worry; you won't have to scale a coconut tree to get coconut milk! Look for cans of this richly flavored milk near the international ingredients in your supermarket.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 110 ); Total Fat 12 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 220 mg; Total Carbohydrate 19 g (Dietary Fiber 4 g); Protein 3 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100 %; Vitamin C 12 %; Calcium 2 %; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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