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Sides · The Mental Wellness Diet

Baked Sweet Potatoes

By Makes 6 servings3 ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 tbsp EVOO
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. 2Cut the sweet potatoes in half, lengthwise
  3. 3Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or glass baking dish
  4. 4Drizzle oil on the sweet potatoes, then rub the oil on the flesh and skins of each potato
  5. 5Sprinkle each potato with salt
  6. 6Place sweet potatoes flesh-side down on the baking sheet or glass baking dish
  7. 7Bake the sweet potatoes, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, until the skins begin to look shriveled and soft
  8. 8Remove the potatoes from the oven, the baked sweet potatoes should be slightly brown and caramelized on the top of the flesh and soft throughout the potato
  9. 9Enjoy the sweet potatoes warm, or place them in an air-tight container in the fridge to enjoy later in the week

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From The Mental Wellness Diet: Ancient Wisdom - Evolving Science - Modern Day Options © 2020 Justin Bethoney NP IPN, Inc.. Published for educational and informational purposes only; it is not a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for professional healthcare. Talk with your own clinician about your health.

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