African Squash and Yams

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

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Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

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

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

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

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.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.