Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Pierce each sweet potato in several places with a fork.

Transfer directly on the oven rack and roast until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Transfer to a cutting board, let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Slip off the skins and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices, transfer to a large bowl.

Stir in butter.

Smash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until fluffy but some lumps remain.

Mix in maple syrup, chili powder, ground cumin, ginger, salt and pepper; stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper if desired before serving.