Perfect Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Perfect Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Description
The recipe calls for scrubbing the sweet potato clean and poking a few steam vents with a fork to allow moisture to escape gradually during baking. Baking at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for about 45-50 minutes results in a fork-tender inside with a delicately baked skin. This straightforward preparation maintains the sweet potato’s characteristic sweetness and dense creaminess.
Baked Japanese sweet potatoes can be served warm directly from the oven or cooled and stored for snacking through the week. They offer a nutrient-dense option that can complement meals or serve as a filling snack.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the sweet potato, so testing with a fork before removing from the oven is recommended to ensure softness.
Ingredients
- 1 Japanese sweet potato (scrubbed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F/220 degrees C. Using a fork, poke holes in the sweet potato to create steam vents. Just a couple per side are needed, as you don’t want too much moisture to escape, which can actually slow down the cooking time.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- When they are fork-tender, remove from the oven and serve. You can also let them cool, store in an airtight container, and snack on them throughout the week.
Notes
- Nutrition details are approximate and depend on the sweet potato's size.
- Poking holes limits moisture loss, improving cooking time and texture.
- Baked sweet potatoes can be cooled, stored airtight, and enjoyed as snacks throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 37475IU | 750% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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