Sweet and Savory Baked Sweet Potatoes
These perfectly baked sweet potatoes offer a naturally sweet, tender, and fiber-rich canvas for an endless variety of delicious toppings. This simple recipe takes just minutes of hands-on time, transforming a humble sweet potato into a satisfying snack, side dish, or light meal.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Customizable: From sweet to savory, umami or zesty, the topping options are endless!
Nutrient Powerhouse: Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber and antioxidants, beta carotene and Vitamin C.
Easy Prep: Minimal effort required for a delicious and wholesome base.
Perfect for Meal Prep: Bake a batch ahead of time and store the slices in the fridge for quick assembly all week long.
Ingredients
1 medium sweet potato (about 1.5-inch diameter)
Cooking oil spray (olive, canola, or avocado)
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Thoroughly wash the sweet potato and cut off the ends.
Slice: Using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potato length-wise into slices approximately ¾-inch thick.
Bake: Lightly spray the sweet potato slices with cooking oil. Place them on a lined baking sheet or wired rack and bake for 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Cool & Top: Allow the sweet potato slices to cool slightly before adding your desired toppings.
Choose Your Toppings
Sweet and Comforting | Almond butter and cinnamon
Balance of Sweet and Tart | Vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey
Savory with an Umami Touch | Sliced avocado, chopped hard-boiled egg, sesame seeds, and crumbled seaweed
Refreshing | Sliced avocado, cucumber, radish, a drizzle of tahini, lemon zest, and fresh dill
Zesty Kick | Mashed avocado, pickled onion, diced tomato, chipotle sauce, and a squeeze of lime
