Savory Yams with Kale

In preparation for the holiday season I am playing around with yams, pumpkin and butternut squash, so I came up with this savory yams with kale side dish that came out pretty good.

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 yams, chopped into chunky bites (leave skin on) – you can use sweet potatoes as well
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or grape seed oil
• 1 to 2 cups chopped fresh kale (you can buy frozen as well)
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• cayenne pepper to taste
• Irish Garlic Salt or sea salt, pepper, garlic and parsley to taste

Note:  I buy the Irish Garlic Salt from a gal who makes it locally and it’s amazing!  It has sea salt, lots of garlic, parsley and other spices.  I use it on potatoes, beef, chicken and so much more!

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400.
2. Add the chopped yams, olive oil/grape seed oil, chopped onions, cranberries and spices and stir.
3. Cook for approximately 45 minutes.  Take out half way to stir and see if you need more oil.
4. Goes great with beef, chicken or pork!