Instead of just baking your sweet potato, SMASH it!!!
You will love the texture of this cooking method and don’t forget the flavorful spice mix, za’atar. All the ingredients in za’atar are full of flavonoids, organic compounds that are important dietary sources of antioxidants.
ZA’ATAR SMASHED SWEET POTATOES
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Jamie Geller Za’atar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place whole sweet potatoes in the microwave for 10 minutes or until soft. Alternatively, place sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water and boil for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once potatoes are cooked, half crosswise and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Slightly smash each one, with a potato masher or a heavy can.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar and salt.
- Bake at 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until skins begin crisp slightly.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
ZA’ATAR SMASHED SWEET POTATOES
Amount per Serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Sodium
230
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Cooked the za’atar smashed sweet potato it was delicious