How to Make Simple Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Simple sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to regular potatoes or just want to add some variety to your dinner table, this recipe is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a tasty and satisfying dish that will please even the pickiest eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Make a long, narrow cut lengthwise down the center of each sweet potato. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
  • Bake potatoes directly on the rack of the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mash avocado flesh, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork until mostly smooth. Fold onion into avocado mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove potatoes from foil and slice open, pushing the two ends of each together to open the potato. Divide 1/2 of the butter between the potato openings. Spoon avocado mixture into each potato and top each with remaining butter.
  • Nutrition

    681 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 455mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 105g
    • Dietary Fiber: 23g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 2212mg