Baked Sweet Potato
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This recipe results in perfectly tender and flavorful baked sweet potatoes. They are a simple and healthy side dish for any meal.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try topping with a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg