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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Smashed sweet potatoes emerge from the oven with edges golden and crisp, their centers creamy and tender, while smoky spices cling to every caramelized bite.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Total
31 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
21 min
Serves
6

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
199
Protein
3g
Carbs
32g
Fat
7g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
10g
Sodium
219mg

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground chipotle
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch rounds
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.