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Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

:  October/November 2005

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Chile powder, cumin and ginger combined with a touch of maple syrup create a spicy-sweet flavor addition to a traditional Thanksgiving player.


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"i let them bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, they were delicious! My family loved it! "
Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Makes: 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 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

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Preparation

  1. 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.

Tips & Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 113 calories; 2 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 5 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 243 mg sodium; 468 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (360% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1.5 starch


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
More than 1 hour
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Fall
Winter
Holiday
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Potluck
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, potato/starch
Publication
October/November 2005
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