Baked Sweet Potato

This dish reflects the Let’s Veg lifestyle of simple meals that nourish both body and routine.
Sweet potatoes bake slowly, bringing natural sweetness and steady energy.
A light plant-based creamy sauce adds comfort while keeping the meal balanced.
Fresh herbs and sesame seeds provide brightness and texture.
A wholesome recipe that supports mindful, vegetable-forward living.

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Baked Sweet Potato

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Baked sweet potato halves topped with creamy plant-based sauce, black sesame seeds, and parsley for a nourishing vegetarian dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 335

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 large sweet potatoes halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup plant-based cream sauce
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

Baking Sheet

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Baking Sheet

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place sweet potato halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.
5. Remove from oven and spoon plant-based creamy sauce over each half.
6. Sprinkle black sesame seeds and parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24290IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Bake until easily pierced with a fork.

Warm sauce slightly before serving.

Serve immediately for best texture.

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