Smashed
Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Whip It Up
Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Chile powder, cumin and ginger combined with a touch of maple syrup create a spicy-sweet flavor addition to a traditional Thanksgiving player.
Plus, each serving is packed with vitamin A. That's especially important in winter months because vitamin A helps your eyes see better in the dark and boosts your immunity against viral infections.
Makes 12 servings, ½ cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1¼ hours
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
4 pounds sweet potatoes (4-5 large)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground (see Tip)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce each sweet potato in several places with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and roast until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Slip off the skins and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices; transfer to a large bowl. Add butter. Smash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until fluffy but some lumps remain. Add maple syrup, chili powder, ground cumin, ginger, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
TIP: Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Grind in a spice mill or blender into a fine powder.
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 113
Protein: 2 g
Total Fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1 g
Total Carbs: 22 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 243 mg
Potassium: 468 mg
Nutrition bonus:
Vitamin A (360% daily value)
Vitamin C (30% dv)
1½ Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges:
Exchanges: 1½ starch
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