Spicy Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Mash
Spicy and sweet twist on traditional potato mash.
Category
Main Course
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
50 minutes
Style
American
Technique
Roasting
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily recipe · January 03, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe puts a twist on classic American comfort food. It features the seasonal and healthy sweet potato, which is high in fiber and vitamin A. The spicy maple glaze will amp up the flavor and keep you warm on a cold day!
Ingredients (for 2)
- Sweet potato — 2 medium
- Ground cinnamon — 1/4 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika — 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin — 1/4 teaspoon
- Garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon
- Maple syrup — 1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes — 1/4 teaspoon
- Pecans — 2 tablespoons — chopped
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👨🍳Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Step 2 — 🍠🔪🧂Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork a few times and lightly coat with olive oil.
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Step 3 — 🍠🔥⏰Roast the sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
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Step 4 — ❄️🍠👋Let the sweet potatoes cool until they can be handled. Peel and discard the skins.
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Step 5 — 🍠🥔💪Use a fork or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
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Step 6 — 🥄🧂🌶️In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, maple syrup and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Step 7 — 🍁🍠🥄Pour the maple mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until everything is evenly combined.
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Step 8 — 🍠🍽️🥣Serve hot and garnish with chopped pecans.
A final fox tip
For a vegan option, swap out the maple syrup for agave nectar. This dish pairs well with roasted chicken or turkey.