Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

Whole sweet potatoes are rubbed with a bold blend of Cajun spices and roasted until they are caramelized and tender to the core. The natural sweetness of the potato provides a perfect contrast to the smoky heat of the paprika and cayenne seasoning. It is a simple, high-fiber, and nutrient-dense side dish that brings a touch of the bayou to your dinner plate.

Prep 15 minCook 55 minTotal 70 minUpdated Jul 3, 202670 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Whole sweet potatoes are rubbed with a bold blend of Cajun spices and roasted until they are caramelized and tender to the core. The natural sweetness of the potato provides a perfect contrast to the smoky heat of the paprika and cayenne seasoning. It is a simple, high-fiber, and nutrient-dense side dish that brings a touch of the bayou to your dinner plate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Potato, sweet
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

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