White Yam Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound white yam (washed, peeled and diced)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add avocado oil. Once it is heated, add chopped onions and sauté for about 2 minutes or until they turn translucent.

3. 3

   Once they are soft, add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.

4. 4

   Next, add diced bell peppers and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Add chopped tomatoes, green onions, fresh thyme springs, vegetable broth, coconut milk, bay leaf, and diced white yam.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the white yam is tender.

7. 7

   Season with salt and serve.