Heart-Healthy Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes

Experience the ultimate comfort food makeover with our Heart-Healthy Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes, a simple yet flavorful recipe designed to nourish and delight. These perfectly baked sweet potatoes are coated in heart-friendly olive oil, lightly seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, and a hint of cinnamon for a touch of warmth, then baked to tender, caramelized perfection. Ideal as a nutritious side dish or a wholesome main, this recipe is easy to prepare in just an hour with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, these naturally sweet and creamy potatoes are packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants—making them the perfect choice for a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving them fresh, these baked sweet potatoes are guaranteed to become a savory-sweet staple in your weekly rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato 6-8 times around the outer surface. This allows steam to escape during baking.

Step 4

Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. This will help them crisp up as they bake.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with sea salt, ground black pepper, and a touch of cinnamon for added flavor.

Step 6

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the middle oven rack, and position a baking sheet or piece of foil on the lower rack to catch any drippings.

Step 7

Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Slice each sweet potato down the center lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a burst of color and flavor.

Step 11

Serve warm as a nutritious side dish or a main with your choice of heart-healthy toppings like avocado or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(573.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	711.4

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2624.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.9mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1942.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.5%