Yam Potato Tower

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 large yams sliced ½ inch thick on an angle
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)

Filling

• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese (250ml)
• 3 tablespoons basil (45ml)
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• ½ cup toasted pecans, crumbled (125ml)
• The zest of one lemon

Directions

1. Preheat grill to 375°F/190°C or medium-high heat.
2. Drizzle yams with olive oil, salt, pepper.
3. Sear on medium-high heat 1-2 minutes per side or until slightly softened.
4. Remove from grill and allow to cool.
5. Reduce grill temperature to 325°F/162°C or medium-low heat
6. On a tray layer one disk of yam with filling and top with another yam disk. Layer more cheese and top with a third yam disk.  Repeat until you have 6 yam towers.
7. Place foil on grill and then place yam towers on foil.
8. Grill with lid closed for 4-5 minutes or until fully warmed.