Spicy Baked Sweet Potato

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato
These savory and spicy potatoes are delicious served with grilled poultry or meats.

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large sweet potato
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or use your olive oil cooking spray

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil or lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.

Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

Per Serving: 90 Calories; 2g Fat (19.6% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 1g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.