Description
Discover the perfect blend of health and flavor with our Effortless Baked Sweet Potato Aromatic. This simple yet delightful recipe transforms sweet potatoes into a nutrient-packed dish that shines as both a main course or a side. Infused with warm spices and drizzled with olive oil, each bite offers a creamy texture and an explosion of flavor. Ideal for any occasion, these baked sweet potatoes are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional), such as rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let cool slightly before serving; add optional toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg