Baked Sweet Potatoes

Mara Alpizar
In Mexico, autumn brings delicious seasonal ingredients, so we can't miss this opportunity to prepare an unmatched recipe: baked sweet potatoes!Although it is more common to prepare candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato jam, or even sweet potato mash, this tuber is perfect for savory recipes; you will love the combination of flavors in these baked sweet potatoes!Did you know? Sweet potato is an edible root with a sweet flavor, and the flesh and skin can come in different colors. In addition to being a versatile food, it is also low in sodium and rich in vitamins and minerals.
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Ingredients
4
Servings
  • butter, at room temperature
  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups bacon, in cubes
  • 2 cups onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/3 cups orange juice
  • sour cream, for decoration
Preparation
30 mins
55 mins
Low
  • Brush aluminum foil sheets with butter. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in aluminum foil. Bake at 200 °C for 45 minutes or until cooked.
  • In a skillet, fry the bacon for 3 minutes and add the onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes and pour in the orange juice. Cook until reduced.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the aluminum foil. Cut lengthwise, slightly mash the center, add the bacon and onion mixture, and decorate with a bit of sour cream.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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