Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes can be a controversial item in the Paleo diet community.  Obviously they grow naturally and have no other ingredients, but they also can be a bit high on the glycemic index and lead to the blood sugar spike that is typically avoided with the Paleo diet.  But of all potatoes, the sweet potato seems to get the green light more than others.  So if you include sweet potatoes within your Paleo food parameters, enjoy the simply spicy recipe below.

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Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Sweet potato (large, peeled and cubed)
• 1 tbs Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Place peeled and cubed sweet potato in a pot with water. Bring to boil and cook until done. Err on the side of cooking too long and being “over done” as opposed to “under done”.
2. Pour sweet potatoes into a colander to drain the water.
3. Add coconut oil to now empty pot and heat over medium-low until melted.
4. Place sweet potatoes back into pot with coconut oil. Add cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper. Toss over low heat until the sweet potatoes are well coated with all other ingredients.
5. Remove from pot and serve warm. Goes great with bacon and eggs or just about any other protein source.

Nutrition Facts

Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Sodium 0.3mg0%

Potassium 17mg0%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 0.1g0%

Vitamin A 850IU17%

Vitamin C 0.8mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photo credit: Gloria Cabada-Leman