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Baked Sweet Potato With Topping Recipe

Indulge in this unique and flavorful baked sweet potato recipe, inspired by a Toledo Blade article. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are topped with a delicious and customizable topping (recipe suggestions to follow!). This recipe is a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal or a cozy weekend treat. Easily doubled for a crowd!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 227.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Baked Sweet Potato With Topping

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Baked Sweet Potato With Topping

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total)
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Raisins
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Salt And Pepper

How to Make Baked Sweet Potato With Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Wash and pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
  4. Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork, rotating halfway through.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, carefully cut each sweet potato lengthwise.
  6. Top with your favorite combination of ingredients (see suggestions below) and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

1g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Yams Sweet Potatoes For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Side Dishes Potatoes Vegetables Easy Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less