Spicy Sweet Potato Spread

This makes a very tasty spread especially nice on dark sweet pumpernickel bread. It would also be a tasty dip for vegetables and some fruit as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato
• 1-2 splashes chili oil or Tabasco
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup
• very small pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Peel the sweet potato and slice in large pieces.
2. Place in a steam and steam until soft.
3. Puree the cooked sweet potato to a smooth consistency.
4. Add the seasonings.
5. Taste to season and season to taste. We did not want a salty flavor, we wanted a sweet spread, but with a slight kick of warmth both immediately on the tongue (from the chili or Tabasco) and a longer lasting warmth gotten from the ginger.