PURPLE SWEET POTATO RECIPE I baked sweet potato I gluten free vegan | plant based | hello green

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic sweetener.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Select purple sweet potatoes of similar size for even baking.

Pierce each potato several times with a fork.

Place the potatoes on a baking tray.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 50 minutes.

Check the potatoes after 15 minutes to see if they are soft.

Once cooked, let the potatoes rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Melt some coconut oil and mix it with sea salt and black pepper.

Slice the baked potatoes in half and open them slightly.

Apply the seasoning mixture using a brush or spoon.

Let the seasoned potatoes rest for about five minutes while preparing the sauce.

In a large bowl, add vegan sour cream, freshly chopped cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice.

Mix the sauce well.

Spoon the sauce over the purple sweet potatoes and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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