Perfectly Baked Sweet Potatoes: A Delicious Revelation
Recently, I had the pleasure of enjoying perfectly baked sweet potatoes at a friend’s house, and they were nothing short of exceptional. This experience made me realize that I had been preparing them incorrectly all along.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cut crosswise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional seasonings: dried thyme
- Optional toppings: butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, marshmallows
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt and dry them thoroughly. Cut them crosswise into rounds.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil evenly over each slice, ensuring a thorough coating.
- Sprinkle sea salt and ground black pepper evenly over the sweet potatoes. Add optional dried thyme if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork. The edges should be caramelized.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Serve the sweet potatoes as they are, or enhance their flavor with your favorite toppings such as butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or even marshmallows for a delightful twist.
Enjoy the warm, velvety goodness of these baked sweet potatoes with your loved ones. Relish the comforting flavors that will warm your heart and nourish your body.