Try one of our family’s favourite dishes: Baked sweet potato wedges
“My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner.“
~Lenny Kravitz, American singer, musician and actor
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Soft & Moist Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Cuisine: Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes30
minutesThis is one of our go-to comfort foods. These baked sweet potato wedges are very easy to make and quick to eat. Our whole family loves them!
Ingredients
3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Black pepper
Salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika powder
- Ustensils
1 baking dish
1 pastry brush
1 potato peeler
Directions
- Wash the sweet potato wedges thoroughly and pat them dry with a tea towel.
- Peel the wedges, then soak them in a bowl of cold water.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the seasoning by mixing paprika, vegetable oil, salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 240°C.
- Drain the sweet potato wedges and pat them dry with a clean tea towel.
- Add the wedges to the seasoning and mix well until evenly coated.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the wedges inside.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, turn each wedge to the other side, and bake for another 15 minutes until soft and cooked through.
- Very well done! Bon appétit and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Serve with grilled chicken and vegetables for a balanced, satisfying meal.
- Add your favorite spices to customise the flavor.
- Olive oil is a great alternative to most vegetable oils.
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges— A Healthy Comfort Food the Whole Family Loves
Easter is just around the corner and it got me thinking about the meals I want to prepare for my family this year.
Baked sweet potato wedges immediately came to my mind. Below are 10 reasons why this dish is such a staple in our family.
- Baked sweet potatoes taste heavenly. Beware! It is easy to get addicted to them!
- This is such a quick and simple meal to make. The steps are straightforward and you do not need complicated ustensils.
- This dish pairs well with other dishes, making it versatile and indispensable for family meals.
- Sweet potatoes have incredible health benefits. For example, they are rich in fibre, vitamin E and antioxydants that support overall well-being.
- Baking instead of frying uses less fat, making this dish lighter.
- I love when the sweet potatoes are hot, tender and moist. They just melt in the mouth, realising all the delicious flavours. It is such a comforting feeling!
- Sweet potatoes are easy to find and relatively affordable.
- Anyone in our family can prepare this dish. It is especially helpful when several dishes need to be cooked at the same time.
- Baked sweet potato wedges are easy to serve and always please everyone at the table. Both adults and children enjoy their soft texture and gentle sweetness.
- You do not need a large portion to feel satisfied, which makes them both nourishing and filling.
How often do you eat sweet potatoes? How do you like to cook them? Have you ever tried oven-baked ones before? How did they taste? I would like to know.
Until next time, take care!
Happy cooking and happy Easter preparations! 🍠🌸
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About the Author
Thandi Ngwira Gatignol is the founder of Learn English With Africa. She was born on June 11th, 1981 in Blantyre, Malawi. When she was 19, she left her country of birth for France. She currently lives with her two daughters and husband in Poland.
Thandi holds a Bachelor’s degree in English studies obtained at the Université Paris X Nanterre in France and a Certificate in Journalism from Malawi. She has taught English as a French Ministry of Education certified teacher both in France and in Poland. She speaks English, French, Polish, Italian, Chichewa and Chitumbuka. She is now learning Kiswahili, German and Spanish. Salt No More is her debut novel and you can find her other books here on the website or on Amazon.
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- African Moon by John Bartmann, Free Music Archive, Public Domain Soundtrack Music: Album One
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