Baked Sweet Potatoes with Honey Mint Butter
Elevate your side dish game with these Baked Sweet Potatoes with Honey Mint Butter—a deliciously simple recipe that combines earthy, caramelized sweet potatoes with a luscious butter infused with golden honey and vibrant fresh mint. Perfectly tender and naturally sweet, the baked sweet potatoes are enhanced by the luxurious, herbaceous butter that melts into every bite, delivering a balance of sweetness and refreshing flavors. With minimal prep and just a handful of ingredients, this gluten-free recipe is as effortless as it is comforting, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or a stunning centerpiece for holiday spreads. Serve these sweet potatoes warm, and let the interplay of flavors transform your meal into something unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Using a fork, poke several holes into each sweet potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each sweet potato with a light coating of olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the honey mint butter. In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, honey, chopped mint leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through, and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
Add a dollop of the honey mint butter to the center of each sweet potato, allowing it to melt and infuse flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy the sweet and refreshing harmony of flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 316 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
