Description
This simple baked sweet potatoes recipe yields perfectly tender and sweet potatoes every time. A great side dish or healthy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Sweet potatoes (medium-sized)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water.
- Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- If using, sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender and a fork easily pierces through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add toppings like butter, brown sugar, or marshmallows after baking.
- Baking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes; larger ones may take longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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