Perfectly Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Perfectly Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe recipe Ready in 5 minutes prep + 1 hour cook. Only 4 ingredients. Serves Serves 2. Try it tonight!

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  3. Rub the cut sides of the sweet potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the sweet potatoes rest for 10–15 minutes to allow them to soften further and enhance their sweetness.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!
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