Salt-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Salt-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium white- or orange-fleshed sweet potatoes; 1 tsp. coarse sea salt; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 Tbs. white wine vinegar; 1 large or 2 small grapefruit, cut into segments (1 cup); 3 Tbs. chopped black olives; 3 Tbs. toasted walnut pieces; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup arugula

Servings: persons

3 medium white- or orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
1 tsp. coarse sea salt
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 large or 2 small grapefruit, cut into segments (1 cup)
3 Tbs. chopped black olives
3 Tbs. toasted walnut pieces
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup arugula

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Prick sweet potatoes all over with fork, place on baking sheet, and sprinkle with sea salt.
3
Bake 1 hour, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion and turmeric, and saute 7 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent.
6
Stir in vinegar, and cook 1 minute, adding 1 to 2 Tbs.
7
water if pan dries too quickly.
8
Set aside.
9
Slice cooked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, and fluff flesh with fork.
10
Season with salt, if desired.
11
Transfer to platter, and sprinkle with grapefruit segments, olives, and walnuts.
12
Dollop with creme fraiche, and tuck arugula around sweet potatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium white- or orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, 1 tsp. coarse sea salt, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Salt-Baked Sweet Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Salt-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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