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SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes image

The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the honey and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway though, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, make the glaze: Put the chili sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the ingredients come together, about 2 minutes.
Pour the warm glaze over the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss to coat. Pour the glazed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the pecans and scallions. Serve warm.

SPICY MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS

Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Raisins image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes
Salt
6 tablespoons butter
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons black or golden raisins, soaked in water for 15 minutes

Steps:

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into pieces. Boil in salted water for about 15-20 minutes, until soft. Drain and mash with a fork. Add butter, salt and pepper, ginger, and cinnamon, and beat well. Then add the drained raisins.