Limed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Brighten up your dinner table with these zesty Limed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes—a vibrant twist on a comforting classic! This recipe combines the natural sweetness of perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with a tangy kick of fresh lime juice and zest, balanced by creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of honey. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and a pop of color from optional fresh cilantro, these twice-baked beauties are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ideal as a standout side dish or a flavor-packed vegetarian main, this recipe is easy to prepare and baked to perfection in just over an hour. A true crowd-pleaser that’s both wholesome and indulgent, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes, until they are safe to handle.
Using a sharp knife, cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch around the edges to maintain the shell's structure.
Transfer the scooped sweet potato flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, honey, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Mash the mixture thoroughly using a fork, potato masher, or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly back into the hollowed-out sweet potato skins. Place the filled potatoes back onto the baking sheet.
Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through and slightly golden on the top.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your Limed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2808 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 4% | |
*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.
