Description
These Smashed Chili Sweet Potatoes are a spicy and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Tender sweet potatoes are smashed, roasted until crispy, and topped with a zesty chili garlic sauce, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, etc
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes: Cut the sweet potatoes into thirds or quarters, leaving the skin on if desired.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Boil the potatoes: Boil the sweet potatoes until just fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash them with your hand or a glass.
- Season and roast: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings, and roast for 25 minutes until crispy.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with chili garlic sauce, top with feta and herbs, then serve.
Notes
- Recipe from the cookbook ‘Everyday Dinners’
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
