Baked Sweet Potatoes (Yams)
4 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes garnet yams
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil extra virgin olive oil, or melted coconut oil/ghee/rendered animal fats
- Optional toppings: ghee toasted almonds, pomeganate arils, aged balsamic vinegar, etc.
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Grab the sweet potatoes/garnet yams and pierce them all over with a sharp paring knife.
- Brush on your paleo-friendly fat of choice (e.g. avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or melted coconut oil/ghee/rendered animal fats) and pop the sweet potatoes in the oven. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a paring knife. I rotate the tray 180° and flip the sweet potatoes over at the halfway point to ensure even cooking.
- Voila! Perfect baked sweet potatoes – creamy flesh and dry, crispy skin.