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Baked Purple Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to make whole baked purple sweet potatoes in just a few simple steps. Enjoy them with butter or any toppings you like!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, asian
Keyword: baked purple sweet potatoes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 purple sweet potatoes , washed and dried with a paper towel
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • salt and black pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Use a fork to poke small holes all over each of the sweet potatoes. This helps to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Rub each purple sweet potato lightly with olive oil, and wrap each separately in aluminum foil. Be sure the foil is well-sealed.
  • Place wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about an hour or until they are fork tender. 
  • Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool a few minutes. Carefully unwrap the foil and cut the purple sweet potatoes lengthwise. Top potatoes with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 30.5mg | Sodium: 73.1mg | Sugar: 5.4g