Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

Name: Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 large sweet potatoes; 1.5 teaspoons olive oil

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Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Great for picnics and barbecues, these sweet potatoes are seasoned with a homemade herb and spice mix.

Recipe by JJOHN32

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large sweet potatoes
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.
Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229	Calories
2g	Fat
49g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 83mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 45mg	227%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1107mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.