Whole30 Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your Whole30 meal planning with these simple baked sweet potatoes, a naturally sweet and nutrient-packed side dish that's as easy as it is delicious. With just four ingredients—sweet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper—this recipe requires minimal prep yet delivers incredible results. Perfectly baked to tender perfection in just 40 minutes, these sweet potatoes are versatile enough to pair with any entrée, or you can stuff them with your favorite Whole30-compliant toppings for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare, gluten-free, and packed with natural flavors, this dish is a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep. Say goodbye to complex cooking and hello to the ultimate Whole30 side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Using a fork, prick each sweet potato several times. This allows steam to escape during baking.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil. Use your hands to rub the oil all over the potatoes to ensure they're evenly coated.
Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the sweet potatoes.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. You can test this by inserting a fork or knife into the thickest part of the potato; it should slide in easily.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious side or stuff with your favorite Whole30 toppings for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2612 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 15 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.
