Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Tired of the same old sweet potato recipe? Try this spicy-sweet side. It's a great way to add this nutritious veggie to your diet any time of year. —Kim Jones, Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  2. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly; transfer to a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk remaining vinaigrette with the cilantro, honey and peppers. Pour over potatoes and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.