Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Name: Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

My family fell in love with the combination of sweet and spicy in this potato side dish the very first time they tried it. It goes great with poultry...and looks so pretty on the dinner table. I try to serve it often. —Lynn Thomas London, Ontario

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
2. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 149 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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