Name: Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs. ($2.50); 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32); 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.03); 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10); 1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02); 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional ($0.02); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); Freshly cracked pepper, 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill ($0.03)

A little smoky and a little sweet, these thinly sliced smoky roasted sweet potatoes are going to be your new favorite side dish.

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs. ($2.50)

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)

1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.03)

1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)

1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional ($0.02)

1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

Freshly cracked pepper, 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill ($0.03)

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1/8-inch thick slices.

2 In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.

3 Place the sweet potato slices in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over top. Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes, then toss until the potatoes are evenly coated in oil and spices.

4 Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices in a casserole dish, stacked in a row like a deck of cards. They don't have to be perfect.

5 Cover the dish with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let cook for an additional 15 minutes. Test the sweet potatoes with a fork for doneness. If they're still firm, allow them to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes. If they become too brown during that time, simply cover the dish with foil to prevent further browning.