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bowl of roasted sweet potatoes sprinkled with cinnamon

Spicy Sweet Potatoes

These spicy sweet potatoes are so quick and easy to make, and have the most delicious taste and texture. Add them to salads, your favorite bowl, toss into scrambled eggs or eat them on their own. They are a great side dish, loaded with dietary fiber and other valuable nutrients, and are very affordable!
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Servings: 6
Author:Andrea

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Sweet potatoes medium to large - about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees f
  • Peel and cube sweet potatoes into approximately 1 inch cubes, add to a sheet pan
  • Toss with olive oil, cinnamon, cayenne and salt, till coated all over
  • Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes till fork tender and golden brown
  • Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container till ready to eat.

Notes

Make sure to use orange sweet potatoes (or yams), and do not use white sweet potatoes, as they are drier and not as tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10759IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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