Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

Name: Chili-Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

These are bound to become your new favorite side for sandwiches. A little chili powder adds a lot of flavor. —Toni Cordova, Pueblo, Colorado

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

4 wedges: 108 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chili-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges in Taste of Home November 2011