Trying new things
Our Thanksgiving yams are easy to make and provide a fresh spin on an old favorite. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday…it’s all about the food and the people. It just doesn’t get better than that, and with these Thanksgiving yams nothing is lost. They are just as comforting and even more flavorful than my old, pre-paleo favorite. Switching to a real food lifestyle has been a constant reminder that stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things, taking some risks and being open minded often leads to some new and exciting experiences.
Making new traditions
The holidays are drenched in long-time family traditions, and sometimes breaking out of those can be hard. But just like changing my diet and opening up to trying new things has led to so many exciting experiences, playing with holiday traditions and adapting recipes and creating new ones has led to new holiday traditions, too. And it’s been fun thinking about the traditions we are creating that will be the norm for our kiddos and family one day.
Simple ingredients + easy to make
This real food Thanksgiving yams recipe has only 7 ingredients, most of which are spices you likely have in your pantry already. We don’t use canned yams because let’s be real…the real deal is just better, and we like how you can keep them a little chunkier if you like more texture. This is a quick recipe – just peel, slice and boil your yams and then mash them up and add the rest of the ingredients. You can make them in real time and serve them right up. Or you can also make them in advance and put them in an oven safe dish and reheat before serving.
Some other recipes perfect for Thanksgiving
Loaded Mashed CauliflowerSimple Roasted Radishes Garlic and Sage Brown Butter MushroomsApple Walnut Spinach Salad Paleo Pumpkin PiePaleo Pumpkin Bars
Your turn to try our Thanksgiving yams
Make some new holiday traditions this year, starting with these healthy Thanksgiving yams! Leave a comment below, and let us know how it goes. Also, take a picture and tag it on Instagram @realsimplegood so we can check it out! Don’t forget to give us a follow if you don’t already – let’s stay connected! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
