Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

Name: Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

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Tired of the same old sweet potato recipe? Try this spicy-sweet side. It's a great way to add this nutritious veggie to your diet any time of year. —Kim Jones, Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons honey
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly; transfer to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining vinaigrette with the cilantro, honey and peppers. Pour over potatoes and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Tired of the same old sweet potato recipe? Try this spicy-sweet side. It's a great way to add this nutritious veggie to your diet any time of year. —Kim Jones, Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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