This easy and delicious baked sweet potato with creamy sour cream and fresh mint is the perfect quick meal or side dish. It’s naturally sweet, comforting, and nutritious, making it a great choice for a light lunch or dinner. Plus, you can swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt or add a pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
How To Make Baked Sweet Potato With Sour Cream And Mint?
- Prepare the Sweet Potato: Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork. Microwave on high for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the potato is tender when pierced with a knife. Cooking times may vary based on the microwave’s wattage.
- Cut and Add Toppings: Slice the sweet potato open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Spoon the sour cream over the warm sweet potato and sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips:
- Choose the Right Sweet Potato: Look for a medium to large sweet potato with smooth skin and no bruises. Smaller ones cook faster, but larger ones give a fluffier texture.
- Microwave Cooking Time Varies: Depending on your microwave wattage, cooking can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Start with 5 minutes, then check for doneness by piercing with a fork.
- Slice Open Carefully: The sweet potato will be very hot inside after microwaving. Use a kitchen towel to hold it while slicing to avoid burns.
- Enhance the Flavor: Add a pinch of sea salt or a drizzle of honey before topping with sour cream for extra taste.
- Use Fresh Mint: Fresh mint gives the best flavor. If you don’t have fresh, use a tiny sprinkle of dried mint, but don’t overdo it!
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the baked sweet potato cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the sour cream and mint separate to maintain freshness.
- Reheat: Set the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) and heat the sweet potato for 5-7 minutes until warm and slightly crispy on the outside.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Total Fat: 8.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 17.6 mg
- Sodium: 176.5 mg
- Potassium: 588.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 52.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 10.6 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
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