Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our **Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes**, a wholesome and easy recipe that delivers irresistibly tender, fluffy, and flavorful results every time. With just a handful of pantry staples—sweet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper—you'll master this simple yet satisfying side dish in no time. Roasting at 400°F ensures caramelized sweetness, while piercing the skin allows the potatoes to cook perfectly without drying out. Whether you keep them simple or load them up with toppings like cinnamon, brown sugar, or Greek yogurt, these baked sweet potatoes are versatile enough for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. Ready in just over an hour, this healthy and naturally gluten-free recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prep, nutritious eating, and quick, delicious meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times all over. This allows steam to escape during baking and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
Rub each sweet potato with olive oil until fully coated and sprinkle generously with sea salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to catch any drips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing them open lengthwise.
Serve the baked sweet potatoes as is, or with your choice of toppings such as butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2723 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.6 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 29 mg | 1% | |
*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.
