Baked Purple Sweet Potatoes
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Baked Purple Sweet Potatoes
Description
Baked Purple Sweet Potatoes are cooked whole in their skins, which are lightly oiled and pierced to allow steam release during baking. This method softens the sweet potatoes thoroughly while keeping the skins intact. Their vibrant purple flesh offers a unique color contrast to the golden-browned skin. The simple seasoning of sea salt and black pepper enhances their natural sweetness, while optional butter and fresh chives add creaminess and a mild herbal touch. These potatoes are easy to prepare and serve well as a side dish or a base for toppings.
The baking process involves heating the oven to a high temperature and placing the potatoes on a foil-lined tray. Baking typically takes 40 to 50 minutes, until they are soft when pierced with a fork. This results in tender flesh perfect for mashing or eating directly from the skin.
After removing from the oven, seasoning with salt and pepper highlights their flavor. Adding butter and chopped chives introduces creaminess and freshness, respectively. This straightforward preparation delivers a nourishing root vegetable dish with vibrant color and comforting texture.
Leftover baked potatoes can be refrigerated in shallow containers for up to five days. They reheat well in the microwave or oven, allowing for convenient leftovers that retain much of the original texture and taste.
Ingredients
- 4 purple sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
- butter optional
- chives optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F and place a piece of foil on a baking tray.
- Wash and scrub the skins of the potatoes lightly to get rid of any dirt and soil, then pat them dry on a clean kitchen towel.
- Grab a fork and prick the potatoes. The holes help reduce the baking time and allow the steam to escape.
- Rub each sweet potato lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, and line them up onto the baking tray.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they're soft inside when pierced with a fork.
- Remove them from the oven, let them cool, season with salt and pepper, serve with butter and chopped chives on top, or and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Store leftover baked sweet potatoes in a shallow container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30-second intervals or warm in the oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 618mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 24983IU | 500% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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