Description
Indulge in the warm, sweet goodness of baked sweet potatoes with a rich caramelized exterior and fluffy interior that will brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Prepare Your Sweet Potatoes: Wash and scrub each sweet potato thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a towel.
- 3. Season Them Up: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over each potato and sprinkle salt, pepper, and cinnamon generously.
- 4. Bake to Perfection: Bake the sweet potatoes in your preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5. Let Them Rest: Allow the sweet potatoes to cool for about five minutes after baking to lock in moisture.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Slice open each baked sweet potato, fluff the insides with a fork, and add your favorite toppings like butter or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium baked sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try topping with nuts or black beans for a savory twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.