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Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these easy and delicious baked sweet potatoes as a nutritious side dish or a light meal. Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with a crispy skin and fluffy interior, topped with your favorite flavors.


Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

Seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Toppings:

  • butter
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh herbs
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. Serve: Let them cool slightly, then slice open, fluff the insides, add desired toppings, and serve.

Notes

  • Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Great for stuffing with additional ingredients for a meal variation.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg