Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Great for picnics and barbecues, these sweet potatoes are seasoned with a homemade herb and spice mix.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Step: 3

Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

Per Serving: 229 calories; protein 4.8g; carbohydrates 49.1g; fat 2.3g; sodium 82.6mg.

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