Baked sweet potato : 45 min at 200°C, tender flesh and golden skin! Scrub the sweet potato well, prick it with a fork, oil, salt, and bake until a knife goes through without resistance. You can eat it whole or in halves, according to your preferences.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-assisted).
- Brush and wash your sweet potato, then dry it.
- Pierce the skin with a fork (to prevent it from bursting).
- Coat it with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and herbs if you like.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake for about 45 minutes. It's ready when the flesh is ultra-tender!
Choosing and preparing the sweet potato 🥗
For successful cooking, choose a firm sweet potato , without spots or sprouts, with smooth skin. Orange varieties are the most tender after cooking, but white ones work too! Before putting it in the oven, wash it with a brush under cold water to remove all traces of soil.
Delicious variations and tips 🔥
- In halves : Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise, oil, salt, herbs, then bake flesh side down. Cooks faster !
- Sweet version : straight from the oven, butter, cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup... It's the perfect snack!
- In cubes : cut into cubes, mix with oil, spices (paprika, cumin), roast for 30 min at 200°C, stirring halfway through cooking.
- For those in a hurry : pre-cook the whole sweet potato for 5 minutes in the microwave before finishing in the oven to save time.
Service: What to do with baked sweet potatoes? 🤩
Roasted sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with a lemon yogurt sauce, a drizzle of tahini, cream cheese, or a hint of chili. Add roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, or sprinkle with fresh cilantro. For a complete meal, serve with a colorful salad or legumes. It's perfect for a quick veggie meal!
Conservation and meal prep 🥡
Baked sweet potatoes can be kept for 3 days in the refrigerator , whole or in pieces. To reheat them, 10 minutes at 180°C or a few minutes in the microwave. They can also be added to salads, tacos, wraps or mashed potatoes. Avoid freezing, which changes the texture.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions 😉
- Should I peel sweet potatoes before cooking?
- No, the skin becomes thin and tasty after cooking, and it's full of fiber! Brush it well before cooking.
- How do you know if it's cooked?
- Prick the flesh with the tip of a knife: if it goes in like butter, it's ready!
- Can you cook several potatoes at the same time?
- Yes, just make sure to space them out for even cooking.
- Baked sweet potato whole or in pieces?
- Both work. Whole, you get ultra-tender flesh. Cubed, it's convenient for bowls or salads.
Bonus tips 💡
- Add a clove of unpeeled garlic or fresh herbs to the baking sheet to flavor the cooking.
- For crispy skin, finish cooking for 2 minutes in grill mode at the end of cooking.
- Adjust the time if your sweet potato is very large (count a little more) or small (reduce by 10 min).
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