Hot & spicy sweet potatoes

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1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each potato on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together.
2. Drizzle each potato with the olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, about half of the chopped chilli and season with plenty of salt and pepper. With your hands, massage the flavourings into each slice. Replace the slices in their original positions. Lay a thyme sprig across the top of each potato and sprinkle with the remaining chilli. Wrap the foil securely round the potatoes to make two parcels. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
3. Put the foil parcels on the rack over the hottest part of the barbecue and cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are buttery and softened. (Unwrap and test with the point of a knife to check if they're ready).

Per serving

132 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, salt 0.08 g

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  sweet potatoes are gorgeous in any shape or form - if you struggle to get your family to eat 'veg' - try this

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  Very good! My husband loves spicy food and sweet potatoes. Will definitely do it again

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  Tucking into this beast as I speak - topped with flaked smoked salmon. Utterly gorgeous!

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Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g/1lb 4oz each)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 red scotch bonnet chilli , seeded and finely chopped

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Serves 6

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 45 mins

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Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g/1lb 4oz each)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 red scotch bonnet chilli , seeded and finely chopped

Per serving

132 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, salt 0.08 g

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