Description
Baked sweet potatoes are a wholesome and satisfying dish, perfect for any meal. Their naturally sweet flavor and fluffy texture make them incredibly versatile, whether enjoyed as a comforting side or dressed up as a main course with your favorite toppings. With minimal preparation and maximum flavor, these sweet potatoes are sure to impress at your next family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 per person)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and rub to coat evenly.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing open and adding your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato (130g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg