Day 296- Holiday Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. sweet potatoes (4-5 large)
• 2 Tbsp butter or ghee
• 2 Tbsp pure agave syrup
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Pierce each sweet potato in several places with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and roast until soft, approximately 45-60 minutes.
3. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
4. Slip off the skins and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl.
5. Add butter or ghee. Smash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until fluffy (make sure some lumps remain, however).
6. Add agave syrup, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Pura Vida!
Alica Ryan, NTP