Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 6 | Amount Per Serving: 0.5 potato

• Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Cholesterol 14mg | Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 4.5g
• Sugar: 9g

• Prep Time: 15mins
• Cook Time: 35mins
• Total Time: 50mins

Ingredients

• 1) Olive oil spray
• 2) 3 long, thin sweet potatoes (10 ounces each)
• 3) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4) 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5) Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6) 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 7) 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 8) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 9) 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 10) Nonfat Greek yogurt for serving, optional

Steps

• 1) Spray a sheet pan with olive oil. Preheat oven to 425ºF | 218ºC.
• 2) Wash and dry sweet potatoes then cut each into 0.75-inch thick round slices.
• 3) In a large bowl, combine melted butter with salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme. Add sweet potatoes and toss to evenly coat.
• 4) Spread sweet potatoes in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• 5) Adjust oven rack to the second from the top and switch oven to high broil.
• 6) Using a fork, gently smash each slice.
• 7) Spray lightly with olive oil then top each with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and return to upper middle rack of the oven.
• 8) Broil for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted, and edges are crispy.
• 9) Garnish with thyme and a small dollop of yogurt, if using.