Cayenne pepper and chili powder add spiciness to this sweet yam dish.
Ingredients
- 3 large yams peeled and cubed (6 cups)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 - 1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Put spices in a large zipper plastic bag. Add the oil and then the cubed potatoes. Work the potatoes back and forth in the bag until evenly coated. Pour the spiced potatoes in the baking dish and place in the oven. Bake 40 to 45 minutes uncovered, stirring every 15 minutes.
Serves 4 to 5
Photo by Galen Ludwick Harris