Description
Start your morning with this delightful Breakfast Sweet Potato recipe, a versatile dish combining the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with savory or sweet toppings. Perfectly seasoned and baked to tender perfection, this easy-to-make recipe offers a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for savory variation)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for sweet variation)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for sweet variation)
Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt
- Avocado
- Poached eggs
- Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Wash Sweet Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes to remove dirt, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Poke Holes: Use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes, allowing steam to escape during baking.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Coat the sweet potatoes evenly with olive oil. For a savory flavor, season with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. For a sweet variation, sprinkle cinnamon and drizzle maple syrup.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Cooking time may vary depending on size.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow them to cool a few minutes before handling.
- Slice and Fluff: Slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the middle without cutting all the way through, then fluff the insides gently with a fork.
- Add Toppings: Top with your choice of Greek yogurt, avocado, poached eggs, or nuts for a savory dish, or yogurt and extra maple syrup for a sweet treat.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious and flavorful breakfast sweet potato.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Poking holes prevents the sweet potatoes from bursting in the oven.
- Adjust seasonings to preference; add more cinnamon for extra sweetness or more paprika for added heat.
- Sweet potatoes can be made ahead and reheated for quick breakfast options.
- Adding protein-rich toppings like poached eggs increases the meal’s satiety.
