Baked Sweet Potatoes

• 4 smaller sweet potatoes
• 20ml olive oil
• 40mls maple syrup
• ½ tsp of chili powder
• 1tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chilli in adobe sauce
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1lime  
• coriander, chopped to garnish
• 1 spring onion, sliced to garnish

Method

Combine the oil, chipotle, maple syrup, paprika and chilli in a small bowl. Season to taste. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthways and carefully make criss cross insertions. Lightly spread a little spice mix on each cut edge and place on a lined tray. Place in a hot oven and bake for 10-15mins. Spoon over a little more mix and bake until tender. Brush over any remaining sauce and arrange on a serving plate. Lightly squeeze with lime juice and sprinkle over chopped coriander and spring onion.