Baked Sweet Potato
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5
848 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Course
Side Dish
Baked Sweet Potato
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Baked Sweet Potato is a straightforward recipe roasting whole sweet potatoes until soft and fluffy inside. The simple preparation allows the natural sweetness and texture of the sweet potato to shine while providing a warm, tender base for a variety of savory or creamy toppings like butter, Greek yogurt, or guacamole.
Description
Preheating the oven to 425°F, the sweet potato is pierced with a fork then placed on foil-lined baking sheet for roasting. Roasting for 40 to 50 minutes results in a tender, puffed sweet potato with a soft interior.
The natural, earthy sweetness becomes more pronounced, and the skin crisps slightly while the interior becomes airy and fluffy. The potato serves as a neutral yet flavorful foundation for various toppings such as butter, sea salt, chives, creamy Greek yogurt or tzatziki, guacamole, or avocado cilantro lime dressing.
This method requires minimal preparation and can be easily integrated into meals as a side or a base for stuffed dishes.
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Ingredients
- sweet potato
Topping ideas:
- butter or vegan butter
- salt sea salt
- chives
- Greek yogurt or tzatziki
- guacamole
- avocado cilantro lime dressing creamy
- Any of these stuffing ideas!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes into the sweet potatoes, set them on the baking sheet, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until puffed up and soft inside when pierced with a fork.
- Serve with desired toppings.
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