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Delightfully crispy skin and a fluffy filling make baked sweet potato the yummiest meal to fulfill that carb-craving. Add in the fact that they\u2019re amazingly nutritious and you\u2019ve got the perfect food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If there ever were a certificate for the\neasiest thing to make, baked sweet potatoes would win it. Hands down. There is\nno dicing, peeling, boiling, yadda yadda. The oven does most of the work,\nmeaning I got the time to catch up with pending work, chit-chat with a friend, and\nput my feet up for some much-needed R&R. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, yes, that\u2019s why I made them. At least one reason why. The other is the freaking flavourful punch of nutrients sweet potato pack. I\u2019ll get to those, but first the recipe.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make baked sweet potato?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start by giving the sweet potatoes a good scrub under running water. This is important because we\u2019re not peeling them and you don\u2019t want debris ending up in your mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once they are nice and clean, rub oil on\nthem and then make tiny holes. You can use a knife or a fork, just make sure\nyou pierce the skin several times and all over the potatoes. Next,\ntoss the sweet potatoes in the oven, set them and forget them! In 40 to 45\nminutes you\u2019ll have a warm, hearty and nourishing meal ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You need to remember only two things, One,\nI used medium-sized potatoes. If you use bigger ones, then add in a few more\nminutes in the oven. Smaller potatoes will cook through in a much shorter time.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two, to get that puffed, caramelized and delectably crisp skin don\u2019t wrap them in foil. Put the sweet potatoes directly on the baking tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is sweet potato so great for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve always thought that sweet potato was great food. Turns out they\u2019re superfood on so many levels. Full of simple sugars and complex starches, they have a 17 glycaemic index (GI). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s GI? It is a rank given to carbs\nin foods based on how they affect blood sugar level levels. The lower the glycaemic\nindex, the healthier the food for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, sweet potatoes are an awesome source of fiber (read: great for the gut) and brimming with Vitamin A, potassium, iron, and calcium. They even have decent amounts of Vitamins B and C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I really don\u2019t think you can ask for\nmore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, from sweet potatoes you can. 100 gms of it has a mere 86 calories meaning you can stuff these tasty snacks to your heart\u2019s content and that is precisely what I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Topping the potato<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The traditional way to enjoy baked sweet potatoes is a bit of lemon and chat masala. While that does taste incredible on its own, I also love a stuffed version, and I mean stacked till its bursting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I used avocado, some creamy cashew ricotta<\/a> I recently whipped up, roasted chickpeas that were leftover from a wonderful sweet potato salad<\/a> and topped it with microgreens and spring onion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trust me; once you have this baked sweet\npotato, you\u2019re done for the day. It is a full meal, one of the healthiest I\nhave ever made and such a delicious one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you fancy something lighter, simply cut the baked sweet potato in the center, scoop a dollop of butter and sprinkle some salt and pepper. FYI, irrespective of which variation you try don\u2019t forget to add a good squeeze of lemon juice on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some other easy ways to turn it into a full meal is with a smattering of shredded cheese or chicken. Crumbled tofu or paneer would be lovely. I even tried it with peanut butter to the great gratitude of my household.  Lastly, you can also serve it with pistachio pesto<\/a> which is an excellent substitute for mayonnaise and the quintessential dipping sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others.<\/strong> That\u2019s why I\u2019m always eager to hear from you.<\/em> So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, or Facebook<\/a>. I hope you love this baked sweet potato recipe as much as we do!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Baked Sweet Potato<\/h2>\n
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Delightfully crispy skin and a gooey, fluffy filling make baked sweet potato the yummiest meal to fulfill that carb-craving. Add in the fact that they\u2019re amazingly nutritious and you\u2019ve got the perfect food!<\/div>\n
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