I absolutely love sweet potatoes. I think it may be a problem how much I love them. They are my go to side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
I justify my obsession by focusing on the health benefits of sweet potatoes:
- They are a complex carb, unlike while potatoes, which means that their natural sugars get released slowly into the bloodstream as a gradual source of energy. This avoids the blood sugar spikes that can happen with simple carbs. That is why sweet potatoes are considered a low glycemic index food.
- They are a great source of much needed vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, B6, C, and potassium.
- They are also a good source of fiber. Especially if you cook them with the skin on, as I prefer to do.
Are you convinced yet? If you are ready to join the west potato fan club, try this recipe today.
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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
2016-08-14 21:26:15
Serves 4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (~6-7 cups)
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil*
- 1 tbsp parsley (dried or fresh)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line baking tray with a silicon baking mat or aluminum foil.
- Dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. You want the pieces fairly the same size, so they finish cooking at the same time. You can peel the potatoes if you want, I don't. I prefer the extra fiber and less work.
- Wash and dry potatoes. Place the potatoes on the baking tray in a single layer.
- Add the oils, spices, and salt to the potatoes. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until fork tender.
Notes
- Use all vegetable or canola oil if you do not have coconut oil.
- Keep the diced potatoes in a bowl or water as you cut the rest in order to avoid them darkening due to oxidation.
- If you like spicy food, feel free to increase the amount of spices. The sweetness of the potatoes will balance it.
- This is a basic recipe that can be easily adapted to your seasoning preferences.
By Adijat
Serenity Food https://serenityfood.com/