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baked sweet potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Delightful Dish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Baked sweet potatoes are a nutritious and delicious side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes.
  3. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork.
  4. Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of the sweet potatoes.
  • Try adding toppings like butter, cinnamon, or brown sugar.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
  • Calories: 112
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: baked sweet potatoes