Description
Learn how to bake sweet potatoes to perfection with this simple recipe. Enjoy them as a healthy side dish or elevate them with creative toppings to make them a filling and flavorful main course.
Ingredients
• Sweet potatoes
• Butter or vegan butter
• Sea salt
• Chives
• Greek yogurt or tzatziki
• Guacamole
• Creamy avocado cilantro lime dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Poke holes all over them with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Roast for 40–50 minutes, or until soft and caramelized.
- Slice open, fluff the flesh, and add your desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, drizzle with honey or maple syrup and add a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4–5 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a crispy skin, avoid wrapping the sweet potatoes in foil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato (plain)
- Calories: ~112
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked sweet potato, healthy side dish, easy sweet potato recipe