Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce each sweet potato in several places with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and roast until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Transfer to a cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Slip off the skins and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices; transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add butter. Smash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until fluffy but some lumps remain. Add maple syrup, chili powder, ground cumin, ginger, salt and pepper; stir to combine.

Tips

Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Grind in a spice mill or blender into a fine powder.

Per Serving: 112 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 1 g mono unsaturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 228 mg sodium; 462 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (360% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv).

Exchanges: 1.5 starch

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Chile powder, cumin and ginger combined with a touch of maple syrup create a spicy-sweet flavor addition to a traditional Thanksgiving player.