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Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Author: Zaina Hill
Effortlessly bake sweet potatoes in foil for a moist, tender side dish or main course, with minimal clean-up required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Use a fork to poke holes in different places on each sweet potato.
  • Brush the sweet potatoes with olive oil.
  • Wrap each sweet potato in a separate sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Place the wrapped sweet potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for one hour.
  • After baking, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  • Carefully open the foil and slice the sweet potato along its length.
  • Use a fork to fluff the sweet potato flesh away from the skin.
  • Serve your baked sweet potatoes warm, with or without toppings.

Notes

  • Choose firm sweet potatoes without blemishes for the best results.
  • Poking holes is crucial to prevent bursting during cooking.
  • You can add spices or herbs on top of the oil to enhance flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator; reheat in the oven for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
Keyword Baked Sweet Potatoes
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