![]() Scrub the skins lightly to get rid of any dirt and soil. The worst way to ruin a sweet potato casserole is with a gritty texture. Check out our easy instructions below for baking perfect ones every time. It’s also arguably the simplest (only the microwave might have it beat), and the most versatile (see below for some recipe ideas). One of our favorite ways to prepare them is to bake them whole in the oven. You can roast them, mash them, air fry them… the possibilities are endless. They’re a total superfood (packed with vitamin C and fiber), are delicious sweet or savory, and can add color and variety to your plate. The authentic yam is often used in Caribbean or West African dishes.We enjoy sweet potatoes year round, but when fall hits, it’s really their time to shine. However, technically a yam is a completely different root vegetable similar to starchy yuca with tough brown skin, and starchy (not sweet) flesh. the names are used somewhat interchangeably, “sweet potatoes” are referred to as yams and vice versa. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SWEET POTATO AND A YAM? Size and shape – sweet potatoes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, when you are baking in the oven try to choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking. ![]() This step is absolutely optional, but delicious Oil and salt the skin – to make the skin a treat in and of itself rub the sweet potato with a bit of olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil and then cover in coarse sea salt before baking.Eat the skin – this is where the fiber and nutrients reside.They are ready when a knife can be easily inserted into the potato as if the knife is going through butter. ![]() There are several methods that recommend not poking holes to produce a more caramelized sweet potato, I've tested this and do not prefer it, but feel free to try and see what you think!īake in a 400° oven for 40-60 minutes. This provides steam vents to ensure the potato doesn't burst while cooking and also ensures even cooking. ![]() Use a fork to poke several holes in your sweet potato. I choose not to use aluminum foil in high heat baking, aluminum can leach into your foods at high temperatures and aluminum has been linked to an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's disease. For easy cleanup line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Sweet potatoes get super juicy while baking and can ooze sugary deliciousness. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper Using a vegetable scrub, under warm running water scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris.Ģ. This was a mouse study where they found that supplementing with sweet potato fiber increased the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut and improved digestion and absorption in the GI tract, so cool! A recent study found that fiber from sweet potatoes improved the microbiome profile promoting better gut health. ![]() Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for good immune health, bring on the sweet potatoes! Make sure to wash your sweet potato well and eat the skin (this recipe does not contain sweet potato skin)
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