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00:00Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Halves
00:03These roasted sweet potato halves boast caramelized, crackling edges and fluffy, sweet centers.
00:09Just slice, oil, salt and roast, simple steps, restaurant-worthy results, and irresistible
00:16aroma.
00:17For this recipe, you'll need two medium sweet potatoes, washed, scrubbed and halved lengthwise,
00:22one to two tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil or grass-fed butter for richness, a few
00:27pinches of coarse Celtic sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness, and a little extra
00:32sea salt for finishing.
00:34Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place the rack in the center for perfectly
00:38caramelized exteriors and tender interiors.
00:41Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly rub it with coconut oil to prevent
00:45sticking and add subtle flavor.
00:47Wash, scrub and halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, keeping the cut surface flat for even roasting.
00:54Rub each sweet potato half with coconut oil, sprinkle with Celtic sea salt, and place cut
00:59side down, without crowding.
01:01Roast for about 30 minutes until soft and golden, then flip.
01:04Add a touch of butter or oil, sprinkle extra salt, and serve warm.
01:09Each serving has about 120 to 150 calories and minimal fat, making it nutrient-dense.
01:15Sweet potatoes offer complex carbs for steady energy and around 4 grams of fiber for digestion.
01:21They're rich in beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, nutrients enhanced by roasting.
01:27Unrefined coconut oil adds medium-chain triglycerides for quick energy and to possibly support cognitive
01:33function.
01:34Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and Whole30 friendly, this recipe fits anti-inflammatory
01:40diets.
01:41High fiber keeps you full, while natural sweetness curbs cravings.
01:45Celtic sea salt adds trace minerals often missing from processed foods, rounding out the dish's
01:51nutrition.
01:52Store leftovers in airtight glass containers for up to 5 days.
01:55Reheat in a 250 degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes, or enjoy cold in salads or grain
02:01bowls.
02:02Sweet potatoes can be washed, cut, and refrigerated up to a day before roasting.
02:07Just a batch for the week, grate in hashes, bowls, or sides.
02:11Simple yet versatile, this recipe delivers restaurant quality flavor with minimal effort,
02:16showcasing how natural caramelization and quality ingredients transform humble sweet potatoes
02:22into something special.
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