Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Baked Sweet Potatoes
Description
Baked Sweet Potatoes involve baking whole sweet potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit after washing and pricking multiple times with a fork. Drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with sea salt before baking on a lined sheet, these potatoes cook for 40 to 50 minutes until soft and easily pierced. The pricking allows steam to escape during baking, helping prevent bursting and ensuring even cooking.
The final texture is soft inside with gentle caramelization on the skin from the oil. Serving them topped with butter, additional salt, and black pepper adds richness and seasoning that balances the natural sweetness of the potato flesh.
This straightforward approach results in a comforting and versatile side that complements a variety of main dishes or can be eaten alone as a simple snack.
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potato medium size
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt sea salt
- Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the sweet potatoes. Dry and stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and season with the sea salt.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until a knife can easily be inserted and removed and the sweet potatoes are soft when squeezed gently.
- Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32240IU | 645% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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