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Baked Sweet Potatoes

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A comforting and nutritious baked sweet potato recipe that's versatile and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large large sweet potatoes Look for firm, unblemished potatoes for best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps create a tender interior and crispy exterior.
  • 2 pinches dried oregano Feel free to substitute with other herbs like rosemary or thyme.
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure you have everything ready to go.
  2. Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish, coating the bottom lightly with olive oil.
  3. Prep the sweet potatoes: Wash them thoroughly, peel off the skin, and cut them into medium-sized pieces.
  4. Season your dish: Place the sweet potato pieces in the baking dish, mixing them with the olive oil. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper over them.
Cooking
  1. Bake: Slide the dish into your preheated oven and let them bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until soft and fork-tender.
  2. Enjoy your dish: Once baked, pull them out and dig in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 80mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Notes

Baked sweet potatoes are versatile. Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish, or top with black beans, avocado, or Greek yogurt. For a sweet variant, add cinnamon and honey.
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