Spicy mashed sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are like nature's candy in the form of a vegetable.
One medium sweet potato is around 105 calories with 4 grams of fiber. They are also a great source of vitamins A and C, potassium, manganese, and lycopene (an antioxidant shown to help fight certain types of cancer and heart disease). So many ways to eat this delicious starch! Let's start off with spicy mashed sweet potatoes first.

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes, even in size and scrubbed
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• sprinkling of red chili pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place sweet potatoes on sheet tray and bake for 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Split potatoes and remove the flesh to a medium sized bowl. Add the brown sugar, butter, and spices and mash with a fork or rubber spatula.

Original recipe courtesy of The Neelys
Happy and healthy eating!