Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Whole sweet potatoes are roasted with vegetable oil and sea salt until tender, bringing out their natural sweetness beneath lightly seasoned skins. Their simple, adaptable flavor makes them a comforting side dish for weeknight dinners, or a versatile base for either sweet or savory toppings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes, 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
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- 2
Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel. Prick the potatoes with a fork or sharp knife about 5 times. Rub them all over with oil and salt to crisp the skin while baking. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until soft inside, about an hour. Test for doneness by gently squeezing with an oven mitt or piercing with a knife or fork to check for resistance. If there is any resistance, return the potatoes to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes (see Cook’s Note below for a cooking time guide).
- 4
Slice the top of the potato, fluff the inside with a fork, add whatever toppings you like, and serve immediately.
- Calories 223.36 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.3 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 41.07 g 15%
- Total Fat 4.82 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 138.47 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.32 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 12.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 72.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 16.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1633.16 mcg Good Source 181%
- Vitamin C 31.75 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Sea Salt, Sweet Potato, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 223.36 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Sea Salt, Sweet Potato, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes healthy?
- Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 223.36 calories and 4.3 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 138.47 mg (6% of the Daily Value). 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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