With the transition to fall comes the Pumpkin Spice Latte craze. People go mad for the hot, spiced beverage. However, this recipe can be a replacement for the high calorie latte in the form of a nutrient packed side dish. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. The addition of the spices actually makes you feel more satiated when you finish the meal and provides a slight bump in metabolism. Try this twist on sweet potatoes and let me know what you think!
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes
4 large sweet potatoes
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1/3 cup maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on the baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray, sprinkle with garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper and drizzle the 1/3 cup maple syrup all over. Mix well.
Arrange in one layer on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 1/2 hour or until they are fork tender. Raise the oven to 450 and bake for another 15-20 minutes until they are brown around the edges.
