Recipe: Pineapple Yam Bake with Maple Meringue

LOW FAT PINEAPPLE YAM BAKE

3 medium yams (about 1 1/2 lbs total), sliced 1-inch thick
3/4 cup crushed juice pack pineapple, drained
4 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided use
2 egg whites

Cook yams in boiling water for 25-35 minutes or until very soft and tender. Drain and mash thoroughly until consistency is smooth.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix drained pineapple and 3 tablespoons syrup into mashed yams. Spoon into a 9-inch round or 8-inch square non-stick baking pan; set aside.

Beat egg whites to soft peaks; add remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and beat until stiff. Spread with a spatula, using a swirling motion, on top of yam mixture.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is golden

Makes 6 servings
Source: Cooking without Fat by Health Valley Foods