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Smashed Spicy Sweet Potatoes:

RECIPE INGREDIENTS 4 pounds sweet potatoes (4-5 large) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground (see Tip) 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Tip: Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Grind in a spice mill or blender into a fine powder.

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce each sweet potato in several places with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and roast until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Slip off the skins and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices; transfer to a large bowl. Add butter. Smash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until fluffy but some lumps remain. Add maple syrup, chili powder, ground cumin, ginger, salt and pepper; stir to combine.