Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes Smashed Sweet Potatoes Southwestern spices coat slices of sweet potato that are baked, smashed and then broiled to create a light, crispy exterior. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes the dish. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 5, 2021 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts What Are Smashed Sweet Potatoes? Smashed sweet potatoes use a similar cooking method as smashed potatoes, smashed beets, smashed carrots and even smashed radishes. With this method, vegetables are first par-cooked, then smashed and roasted or broiled until crispy. For this recipe, the sweet potato rounds are baked until tender, then broiled until browned. All of this is done on one large rimmed baking sheet, making cleanup a breeze. Can I Use Different Spices? Absolutely! We use a Southwestern-style blend of chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle and garlic powder for this recipe, but feel free to experiment with different spices. Use your favorite store-bought spice blend or make your own! Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 large sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch rounds Flaky sea salt (optional) Directions Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Space sweet potato rounds evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides of the rounds with the spice mixture. Bake until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven. Set broiler to high. Mash each sweet potato with the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy glass. Broil until browned in spots and crispy on the edges, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Equipment Large rimmed baking sheet Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 199 Calories 7g Fat 32g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 199 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 10g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 29160IU 583% Sodium 219mg 10% Potassium 727mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved