How do you make your sweet potato?

Kimblesnbits
Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
So tonight was the first time I've tried the actual vegetable (not the desert type) I baked it in tin foil at 400 for about 50 mins then put half a tablespoon of agave and sprinkled cinnamon. It was really good but wanted more ideas of what I can put. Maybe honey? Pecans? How do you make yours?
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  • yudiks
    yudiks Posts: 1 Member
    I bake it straight. It's sweet and moist enough after 30 minutes - 300 F of baking time. The best Sweet Potato for me is Hawaiian Sweet Potato (purple) and also Japanese/Korean Sweet Potato (orange).
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    I bake it straight. It's sweet and moist enough after 30 minutes - 300 F of baking time. The best Sweet Potato for me is Hawaiian Sweet Potato (purple) and also Japanese/Korean Sweet Potato (orange).

    Yeah I think I overbaked mine lol but it was still good!
  • JPDad
    JPDad Posts: 147
    Oven roast with EVOO and a little salt and pepper. It is also good in stew.
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I love them plain. I literally unwrap the tin-foil and eat it like a burrito! Yum!
  • vitahill
    vitahill Posts: 37 Member
    I like to cube it and add some olive oil and cayenne pepper then roast in the oven.
  • kouzzzz
    kouzzzz Posts: 540 Member
    Baked in the oven, cut into 6 pieces smother butter all over it.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I bake then eat plain. Delicious.

    Once in a blue I'll have a leftover one cold with cottage cheese
  • gem_angel
    gem_angel Posts: 27
    poke it, microwave it, split open and top with warm black beans, low fat cheese, nonfat plain yogurt and salsa
  • LadyOfOceanBreeze
    LadyOfOceanBreeze Posts: 762 Member
    gave up using tin foil for potatoes when I discovered that rubbing a little olive oil on them

    before placing into a 325 degree oven to desired wellness makes the BEST tasting skin!

    not to mention foil is toxic but if you must use it, take care to place the shiny side towards

    the food...

    thanks for the post!
  • epona_mus
    epona_mus Posts: 207 Member
    I either bake mine or peel and slice them to make little appetizers... I peel the potatoe and slice into 1/4" rounds. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet (I just mist mine with some olive oil). Sprinkle with a little salt and cayenne pepper. Roast in 400 deg. oven for 15 min or so, turning over once when they get brown.

    Remove from oven, sprinkle with a pinch of low fat shredded cheddar jack cheese. Top with 1/4 tsp of sour cream and chopped chives.
  • KatieCuth
    KatieCuth Posts: 569 Member
    i like mine mashed with a dash of balsamic...
  • Ange_
    Ange_ Posts: 324 Member
    I make oven roasted chips with them, Just spray them lightly with an olive oil spray before putting in a hot oven for about 20 minutes and then usually under the grill for a bit after to crisp up.
    Then i usually making a dipping sauce with low fat mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and then sprinkle them with a little salt and dried rosemary.
  • NewVonnie
    NewVonnie Posts: 683 Member
    I cut in half lengthwise and put them face down in a lightly oiled sheet pan. Bake until done. I like them plain. They are perfect without a bunch of unnecessary ingredients. Cooked this way the cut side gets all brown and caramelized. YUM
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    Sweet potato wedges are excellent with chili powder and lime.

    I also like them with ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    I cut in half lengthwise and put them face down in a lightly oiled sheet pan. Bake until done. I like them plain. They are perfect without a bunch of unnecessary ingredients. Cooked this way the cut side gets all brown and caramelized. YUM

    I do exactly this. Best and easiest way.

    Also, I bake sweet potato fries. Toss lightly with olive oil and salt and bake. I make a dip of half sour cream/half plain yogurt, touch of honey, and cinnamon...delicious!!
  • DesertSunsetRain
    DesertSunsetRain Posts: 194
    I just cut mine up and boiled it for like 20 minutes or so? I am not sure on the time... I just randomly did it. Drained and them mashed it up. I loved it.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    Fork some holes in the potato and put it in the microwave for about 6-10 minutes, turning it over halfway through. Then I cut it in half lengthwise, sprinkle on lots of sea salt, and munch.

    If I have a little more time, I also like to make sweet potato fries in the oven! I cut one sweet potato into thick wedges, spray with Pam or something, apply spices, and bake at around 400 til they're soft and lightly browned. Then I dunk those suckas in some ketchup! Delicious.
  • vs1023
    vs1023 Posts: 417 Member
    I nuke one since I'm short on time for about 3-4 min each side and add Kelly gold butter and some sea salt. You can also bake them in cubes and make a brown butter on the stove. I do this with butternut squash
  • skateboardstef
    skateboardstef Posts: 164 Member
    I boil mine or bake mine and mash with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Sometimes I will add just a little bit of butter. So good, I could eat them every day!
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/639

    It's not actually sweet potato, but butternut squash made to taste like sweet potato casserole. It's perfect if you're counting calories, because, even with marshmallows, it's 110 calories for 2/3 cup and really tasty.
  • rexy915
    rexy915 Posts: 10
    I peel it, then will either shred it into hashbrowns or cut it into 1/2" pieces. Then saute it in coconut oil with sweet yellow onions and a dash of cinnamin. I usually eat mine for breakfast with eggs.
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    I'm a sucker for sweet & salty so I like them baked with salt & pepper.
  • thunderlight7
    thunderlight7 Posts: 72
    Steam them. While hot add cinnamon, brown sugar, Butter. Taste pretty good.
  • 16mixingbowls
    16mixingbowls Posts: 205 Member
    My chef-crush Alton Brown says to peel and steam them: quicker than baking and retains most of the flavor (compared to boiling them IN the water.) It's pretty quick too; once the water boils, they're done in 15 minutes.

    I then put a dash of coconut oil on them and sprinkle some cinnamon. My boyfriend likes butter and salt and thyme.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I like them all these ways! (well, never had one cold with cottage cheese) They are a regular part of my diet - love 'em. It's funny how some of the things that use to be reserved for Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house are now a part of my regular diet - sweet potatoes, squash, roast turkey - just sayin'
  • 16mixingbowls
    16mixingbowls Posts: 205 Member
    Steam them. While hot add cinnamon, brown sugar, Butter. Taste pretty good.

    beat me!
  • jlzrdking
    jlzrdking Posts: 501 Member
    Saving this for later, I need to add sweet potatoes to my diet
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I eat mine plain. Apples and/or cinnamon go great with sweet potato as well
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    gave up using tin foil for potatoes when I discovered that rubbing a little olive oil on them

    before placing into a 325 degree oven to desired wellness makes the BEST tasting skin!

    not to mention foil is toxic but if you must use it, take care to place the shiny side towards

    the food...

    thanks for the post!

    You eat the skin on a SWEET potato? This would be more for a regular white potato, right?

    I like my sweet potatoes baked in the skin, then remove the nummy insides, add a little butter, pepper, and brown sugar.......mmmm, good!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    I'm baking one up now. Plain. Maybe a little salt n pepper.
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