Yams & Bbq Sauce
Submitted by Jeannie
Baked yams sliced into smoky barbecue sauce and served with ripe sliced mango. Just 3 ingredients, 30 minutes, and a sweet-smoky-tropical combo you didn’t know you needed.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThree ingredients. That’s it. And somehow they work together like they were meant to be.
Baked yams get sliced right into warm barbecue sauce, where their natural sweetness meets tangy smoke. Alongside, ripe mango slices bring a burst of tropical brightness that cuts through the richness.
It sounds unconventional, but the combo of caramelized yam, smoky BBQ, and juicy mango hits every note: sweet, savory, tangy, and fresh all at once.
This is the kind of side dish that starts conversations at the table.
Kitchen Tips
- Choose a BBQ sauce with some heat and vinegar tang to balance the sweetness of both the yams and mango
- Make sure your mangoes are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape on the plate
- Try this alongside grilled pork chops or pulled chicken for a full cookout-style spread
Ingredients
Directions
Bake 2 or 3 yams until tender.
Slice the yams into barbeque sauce.
Heat and serve alongside two ripe sliced mangoes.
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