Description
Sweet & Spicy Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of heat. This comforting recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to complement any main course or stand alone as a satisfying vegetarian option. With its fluffy texture and delightful aroma, this dish is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar (30g)
- ? tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
- Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks (about two inches).
- Boil the sweet potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with olive oil, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Smash until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly crispy on top.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil or extra cayenne if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg