Name: Healthy Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds of sweet potatoes, about 6 medium, washed and peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper; Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for garnish

Healthy Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes

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A recipe for oven baked sweet potatoes that are healthy and vegan! They are under 200 calories per serving, lightly sweet and taste freakin’ delicious!

Author: Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 45
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8
Category: Side Dish
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 pounds of sweet potatoes, about 6 medium, washed and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
Slice sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds and place in a large bowl.
Stir together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture over potatoes and toss again to coat.
Arrange sweet potatoes in a baking dish as pictured.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and roast for 30 minutes. Remove foil and let cook an additional 20-30 minutes, until fork tender. If they start to become too brown, recover the dish with foil for the remained of the cooking time.

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