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Roast Sweet Potato

Roast Sweet Potato

Lydia Nuttall
Such an easy dish to make and so versatile. It can be a side dish for roast meat, or a base for some incredible toppings, such as the Mediterranean lamb dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Australian, Mediterranean, Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave/oven safe dish

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams sweet potato this is one medium sweet potato
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp spice mix pick your favourite savoury mix. I've got Szechuan mix on this one for some heat.

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 170C and line a dish that is microwave and oven safe with baking paper.
  • Cut sweet potato in half length ways pop into microwave on high for 5 minutes. Check how soft it is after this first time, then put on for 5 minute bursts until it is just tender throughout.
  • Brush cut side with olive oil and sprinkle over the seasoning.
  • Pop into oven for 15 minutes to get that lovely roasted finish.
  • Note: if you want to do the whole cooking process in the oven, it takes 90 minutes, but is still good!

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 112mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 28500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 4mg
Keyword potato, spices, sweet potato, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
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