Description
These Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish featuring tender baked sweet potato rounds smashed and broiled with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for a crispy, flavorful finish. Perfect as a comforting yet healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Smashed Sweet Potatoes
- Olive oil spray
- 3 long thin sweet potatoes (10 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving (Optional)
- Nonfat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Spray a sheet pan with olive oil and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the sweet potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then cut each into ¾-inch thick round slices to ensure even cooking and easy smashing.
- Season the sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, mix melted butter with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped fresh thyme. Add the sweet potato slices and toss them thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes: Arrange the coated sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until the potatoes become fork-tender. Then, remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Broil and smash: Adjust the oven rack to the second from the top position and change the oven setting to high broil. Gently smash each sweet potato slice using a fork to flatten them slightly.
- Add oil and cheese: Lightly spray the smashed sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle each with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Place the pan back onto the upper middle rack.
- Broil until crispy: Broil for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully, until the Parmesan melts and the edges of the sweet potatoes become crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with extra fresh thyme, and add a small dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt if desired before serving.
Notes
- Substitute mozzarella cheese for Parmesan for a milder flavor.
- Use fresh rosemary instead of thyme for a different herb aroma.
- To make a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan cheese and replace the melted butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sweet potato
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
