Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Crispy smashed sweet potatoes roasted in the oven with savory spices and parmesan cheese! A way to cook sweet potatoes that actually yields a crispy outside!
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Ingredients
- olive oil as needed, for pans
- 4 long sweet potatoes scrubbed, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt divided
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450˚F. Brush 2 large rimmed baking sheets with a thin layer of olive oil. Set aside.
- Add sweet potatoes to a large pot, then cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Once the potatoes reach a boil, cook for 5 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, remaining salt, Italian seasoning, garlic, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
- Pour butter mixture over the potatoes and turn to evenly coat. Use the bottom of a cup to smash the potatoes carefully.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the potatoes and bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through cooking time.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- Tip: Thinner sweet potatoes are easier to handle and cut for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
21623IU
(432%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 21623IU | 432% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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