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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Warm, cozy, and oh-so-simple: this Baked Sweet Potato Recipe brings a sweet twist to your weeknight dinner (or lazy weekend brunch).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 generous side-dish servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes choose firm tubers with smooth skin and no soft spots
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil for neutral flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt e.g., Maldon or Diamond Crystal
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Position a rack in the center.
  • Scrub and dry each sweet potato. Poke holes all around using a fork.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skins are crisp and insides are tender.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice each potato lengthwise and top with desired toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

Give your sweet potatoes a good scrub under running water to remove any dirt. Adjust honey or maple drizzle according to sweetness of the potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
Keyword Baked, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian
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