Description
Deliciously baked sweet potatoes, perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times with a fork.
- Rub the skins with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack with a foil-lined baking sheet beneath to catch any drips.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and a knife slides in easily.
- Let them cool slightly, then slice open and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Add your favorite toppings like butter, cinnamon, or savory options and serve warm.
Notes
- These sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish or a main course.
- Experiment with different toppings for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg