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Four easy baked sweet potatoes with soft orange flesh on a white plate.

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Simple baked sweet potatoes with a crispy skin and soft interior. A healthy side dish or base for toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gSodium: 125mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 769IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or paprika before baking. Serve with butter, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.

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