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Southwest sweet potatoes

Recipe Information

Description:
Southwest sweet potatoes is a delicious American recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 5 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Sweet Potatoes
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes

  • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F and bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour. Make sure to poke holes into the potatoes.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, soften the butter using a fork. Add in the spices and mix thoroughly.

  • When the sweet potatoes are finished, cut open and pull the insides away from the skin. Add 1/4 of the butter mixture to each sweet potato and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 147 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 10mg

  • Sodium: 253mg

  • Potassium: 445mg

  • Carbohydrate: 27g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 2g