Chile-Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed (and peeled, if desired), cut into 1-inch wedges or pieces
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

Preparation

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

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.

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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (160% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Potassium (17% dv).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat