Baked Sweet Potatoes
Simple and satisfying baked sweet potatoes that evoke warmth and comfort, perfect as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Wash and thoroughly dry each sweet potato.
- Poke about 8 fork holes evenly around each potato.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and rub it all over the skins.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes, then split open and add your desired toppings.
Notes
Baked sweet potatoes can be topped with butter, maple syrup, or various savory options. Ensure to poke holes to prevent bursting during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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