Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato
Elevate your side dish game with this Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato recipe, a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors! These tender, caramelized sweet potatoes are generously coated in a bold Cajun seasoning blend, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then roasted to perfection for a crispy skin and irresistibly soft center. With minimal prep and just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe fits seamlessly into weeknight dinners or meal prep plans. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous touch and serve these flavorful sweet potatoes as a unique side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Bursting with rustic Southern-inspired flair, these baked sweet potatoes are a healthy, gluten-free treat that's as comforting as it is easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato 5-6 times to allow steam to escape while baking.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to create a seasoning paste.
Rub the seasoning paste evenly over each sweet potato, ensuring they are well-coated.
Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and the skins are slightly crispy.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Optionally, slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for an added burst of color and freshness, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on their own for a flavorful, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1847 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
