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Chile-Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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From EatingWell:  September/October 2009

Give ordinary roasted sweet potatoes a big flavor boost with this quick, Asian-inspired seasoning mix.

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed (and peeled, if desired), cut into 1-inch wedges or pieces

Preparation

1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
2. Combine oil, chile-garlic sauce, soy sauce and white pepper in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
3. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the sweet potatoes are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving : 177 Calories; 5 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 31 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 348 mg Sodium; 586 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Note: Chile-garlic sauce (also labeled chili-garlic sauce, or paste) is a blend of ground chiles, garlic and vinegar. It can be found in the Asian section of large supermarkets and will keep for up to 1 year in the refrigerator.