Sugar-Free Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this wholesome and effortless recipe for Sugar-Free Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes. These naturally sweet and nutrient-packed delights are roasted to perfection for a tender interior and irresistibly crisp skin. With just a handful of ingredients—sweet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper—this recipe proves that simplicity can be delicious. Add optional fresh thyme for an aromatic twist that pairs beautifully with the earthy sweetness of the potatoes. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is ideal for health-conscious eaters looking for a sugar-free option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Serve as a standalone main course or a versatile side for any meal. Perfectly roasted, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients—this recipe is bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the center of the oven.
Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a towel.
Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato in several places to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
Place the sweet potatoes directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven. You can place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drippings.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. The skin should be slightly crisp.
Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the oven using oven mitts. Let them cool for a few minutes.
Slice open each sweet potato lengthwise, fluff the interior with a fork, and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Optionally, sprinkle fresh thyme over the sweet potatoes for an aromatic touch.
Serve hot as a side dish or a healthy main course option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 3435 mg | 73% | |
*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.
