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Baked Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Incredible Baked Smashed Sweet Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside! They're simple to make with just sweet potatoes, oil, garlic, and seasonings. This savory sweet potato recipe is a wonderful side dish that pairs well with almost any main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper.
- To prepare the sweet potatoes, trim off the ends and discard; cut each in half crosswise. Then, each half into quarters and place them on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until softened. Allow them to cool for a bit as you prepare the seasoning mix.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, parsley and basil.
- Lightly smash each sweet potato piece as shown in the photos, until it's 1/4-inch flat. Work gently as they can easily break.
- Baste each with the seasoned oil mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Turn your oven to broil, and broil the smashed potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown with crispy edges.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Place any leftover potatoes in an airtight container, in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat at 375˚F in an oven or air fryer until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes. Or heat them up in a skillet on the stovetop with a little bit of butter or oil over medium heat until warmed through. You can microwave them, but they won't crisp back up as well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
388mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
16033IU
(321%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 16033IU | 321% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.