Description
A comforting dish of smashed sweet potatoes glazed with honey and chili paste, offering a delightful contrast of sweetness and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or vegan honey alternative
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (like sambal oelek) or 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional: squeeze of lime for serving
- a little extra vanilla if desired
- fresh butter for richness if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil sweet potato slices in salted water for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each slice with a fork or the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, chili paste, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the smashed sweet potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden on the edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Optional: finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
For extra crisp edges, drizzle a little more oil on the exposed edges before roasting. Serve with additional chili paste and lime wedges for customizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, honey glaze, side dish, vegetarian, family comfort food