Paleo Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with Paleo Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes, a wholesome recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. These golden gems, baked to perfection, highlight the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt, and a touch of ground black pepper. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a roasted texture that’s irresistibly tender, this dish is perfect for Paleo enthusiasts and health-conscious eaters alike. Whether served on their own or topped with nutrient-packed additions like avocado, nuts, or almond butter, these versatile baked sweet potatoes are a deliciously simple way to embrace clean eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times all over. This helps steam escape during baking and ensures even cooking.
Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and use your hands to rub the oil evenly over each potato.
Sprinkle sea salt and ground black pepper over the sweet potatoes, ensuring an even distribution.
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve as a side dish or with your favorite Paleo toppings, such as avocado, nuts, or a spoonful of almond butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1767 mg | 38% | |
*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.
