The health-promoting carotenoids found in yams not only give them their beautiful color but give you a great source of pro-vitamin A, which is important for enhancing your immune function. The yam's rich fiber content helps fill you up without filling out your hips and waistline.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups yams (orange sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ medium onion, cut in half and sliced thin
• 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-½ TBS finely minced fresh ginger
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ TBS honey
• 1 TBS + 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• salt and white pepper to taste

1. Slice onions and chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.
2. Cut yams into 1" cubes.
3. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 12-inch or larger stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and ginger and continue to sauté for another minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add yams, cinnamon, honey, and 1 cup broth. Mix and simmer over low heat covered for about 15 minutes, or until yams are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4