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Cajun Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Spice up your sweet potato game with this Cajun-inspired recipe from "Cooking with the Diabetes Chef." These tender, flavorful sweet potatoes are baked to perfection with a delicious blend of Cajun spices. A healthy and satisfying side dish or a light meal, perfect for weeknights or special occasions!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 79.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (29 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Baked Sweet Potato

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How to Make Cajun Baked Sweet Potato

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Adjust spices to your preferred heat level.
  3. Wash and scrub 2 large sweet potatoes. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cut sides of the sweet potatoes. Evenly distribute the spice mixture over the cut surfaces of each potato half.
  5. Place the sweet potato halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

1g

Carbs

5g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Yams Sweet Potatoes North American Low Protein Healthy Side Dishes Potatoes Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Oven Easy Diabetic Dinner Party Low Fat Vegetarian Dietary Spicy Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Taste Mood Equipment Presentation Served Hot 4 Hours Or Less