Dairy-Free Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy a wholesome, flavorful twist on a classic side dish with these Dairy-Free Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes! Perfectly crispy skin paired with a melt-in-your-mouth tender interior makes this recipe a crowd-pleaser. With just four ingredients—sweet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and a touch of black pepper—plus an optional hint of ground cinnamon for a subtly sweet kick, this dish is both nutritious and incredibly simple to make. Ready in under an hour, these oven-baked sweet potatoes are ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or meal prep. Completely dairy-free and customizable, they’re a versatile addition to any meal. Serve them as a satisfying standalone treat or pair them with fresh herbs or a drizzle of lemon for a vibrant, flavor-packed finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt.
Using a fork, prick each sweet potato 4 to 5 times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. This helps the skin to become crispy.
Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
Sprinkle sea salt and ground black pepper evenly over the sweet potatoes. If you like a slightly sweet flavor, sprinkle the optional ground cinnamon as well.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before handling.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy on their own. Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2613 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 20 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.
