Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers
Baked sweet potatoes are crowned with silky, deeply caramelized onions and tender red bell peppers, creating a balanced mix of natural sweetness and gentle savoriness. A cool spoonful of fat-free sour cream adds tangy contrast and creaminess to each bite. Serve Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers as a cozy side for dinner or a satisfying vegetarian lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, prick them several times with a fork, and set them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until they are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low, then continue to cook and stir until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
- 3
Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Calories 376.46 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 6.76 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 60.63 g 22%
- Total Fat 12.19 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.52 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.39 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 143.78 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 10.01 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 18.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 143.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 505.7 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 1692.19 mcg Good Source 188%
- Vitamin C 223.73 mg Good Source 249%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper, Salt & Pepper, and Sour Cream. Each serving provides about 376.46 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper, Salt & Pepper, Sour Cream, Sweet Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers healthy?
- Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 376.46 calories and 6.76 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 143.78 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.52 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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