Irresistible Baked Sweet Potatoes in Just 4 Ingredients
Baked sweet potatoes are a simple, nutritious side dish. They are naturally sweet, packed with vitamins, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub sweet potatoes.
- Prick them with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use similarly sized potatoes for even cooking.
- Check doneness with a fork.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg