Mashed Yams

By sadams1001

Don’t have 60 minutes to roast a root vegetable? Try cooking yams in a microwave for about five minutes on each side and you’ll have yams that are soft and ready to mash—fast

Ingredients

• 2 lbs yams
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce yams all over with fork.

Place yams on plate and microwave on high until very soft, 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on size of yam. Transfer yams to work surface. Cut yams in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and place in medium glass bowl. Discard skin. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped sage and 1 tablespoon butter to yams; mash until almost smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.