Description
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Halves deliver a delightful combination of sweet, savory flavor and a simple preparation method. With just sweet potatoes, oil, and sea salt, you’ll have a mouthwatering side dish that’s perfect for quick dinners or healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- Avocado oil spray, or olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes before drying them. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
- Spray or rub the cut side of each sweet potato with oil and sprinkle with sea salt for an even coating.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until fork tender and caramelized on the cut side.
- Flip the sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly before serving. You can add your favorite toppings or enjoy them plain.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cinnamon.
Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of feta cheese for a tasty twist.
Ensure even cooking by selecting sweet potatoes of the same size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg