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Sweet potato with caramelized onions

Recipe Information

Description:
Sweet potato with caramelized onions is a delicious American recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 2 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 2
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Sweet Potatoes; Onion; Bell Peppers
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, washed and dried

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced

  • 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 450°F.

  • Prick each sweet potato with a fork multiple times to vent steam while cooking. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the olive oil and cook the sliced onions and bell peppers over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking 20-30 minutes until the onion turns dark brown and becomes caramelized, stirring occasionally.

  • Cut the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise to split open, then fill each with the onion mixture. Add a dollop of sour cream on top and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 255 cal

  • Total fat: 7g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 5mg

  • Sodium: 322mg

  • Potassium: 770mg

  • Carbohydrate: 42g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Protein: 6g