Best Baked Sweet Potato With Greens Recipes

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BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes are in the same family as other potatoes but cooking them requires a different approach to get the fluffy interior and sweet caramelized flavor we all love. After testing several techniques-wrapping in foil, pricking and not pricking, using a roasting pan-we found the following method delivered on all fronts, with minimal effort. Pricking with a fork allows steam to release and the potato flesh to separate from the skin, something that didn't always happen otherwise. Baking the potatoes on a wire rack nested in a baking sheet also helped the potatoes cook more evenly (and made cleaning up much easier). Lastly, allowing the potatoes to rest in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes after baking allowed the flavors to develop even further, though you can skip this step if you are short on time.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 medium sweet potatoes (8 to 12 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a wire rack inside the baking sheet.
  • Prick each of the sweet potatoes 5 times with a fork and place on top of the prepared rack, keeping space between potatoes to allow heat to circulate. Bake the sweet potatoes until a paring knife can easily go through without resistance, about 1 hour. Turn the oven off and let the potatoes rest inside for 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cut each potato in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper and top with butter if using.

LOADED SWEET POTATOES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHEDDAR



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To make a halved sweet potato into a more substantial side, load it with black beans and sharp Cheddar, then send it back into the oven until the cheese melts and sizzles. Pair it with something a bit lighter, like fish tacos or a green salad, or build it into its own meal by adding sliced avocado, torn cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, or even a fried egg.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each), scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup cooked black beans (if canned, rinsed and drained)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise, then brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt.
  • Place cut side down on prepared sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Take sweet potatoes out of the oven, turn them over and let cool slightly. Use a fork to rough up the flesh and slightly flatten the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide half the cheese among the potato halves. Spoon the black beans over them, then cover with the remaining cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the beans have warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH GREENS



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Top your baked sweet potato with a Swiss chard and onion mix with avocado slices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pricked sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 thinly sliced small onion
1 stemmed and chopped bunch Swiss chard
Coarse salt
1 sliced avocado, divided
Cayenne
Lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add chard and cook, stirring, until bright green and wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • To serve, split potatoes and top each with the greens and 1/2 sliced avocado. Season with cayenne, salt, and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 412 g

BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Very healthy and tasty sweet potatoes that will be a great addition to any meal. Very easy!

Provided by JENNCOOK

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large sweet potatoes
2 pinches dried oregano
2 pinches salt
2 pinches ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a glass or non-stick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat.
  • Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into medium size pieces. Place the cut sweet potatoes in the baking dish and turn them so that they are coated with the olive oil. Sprinkle moderately with oregano, and salt and pepper (to taste).
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 60 minutes or until soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with pork. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.-Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 smoked boneless pork chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 large sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut lengthwise into thirds
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple juice or water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; drain. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with sweet potatoes. Combine brown sugar and pepper; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Top with apples; drizzle with apple juice. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 2462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position.
  • Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours.
  • Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open. Divide butter, salt, and pepper among potatoes and serve.

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