Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes: The Easy and Delicious Side Dish You’ll Love
This oven-baked sweet potato recipe is a simple, healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Enjoy the natural sweetness and creamy texture of sweet potatoes, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of paprika or cinnamon before baking.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your sweet potato cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes, easy side dish, healthy sweet potatoes