Baked sweet potatoes: a healthy and tasty side dish for little ones.
When it comes to kids' nutrition, it's always a challenge to find something that's healthy, easy to prepare... and actually delicious! Baked sweet potatoes are the perfect solution: naturally sweet, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they become a side dish (or even a snack!) that kids love.
We often avoid traditional French fries, which are too greasy and lacking in nutrients. Sweet potatoes, however, when baked at just the right temperature, combine flavor and health in a single dish.
Plus, they're a real boon for growth: they're rich in vitamin A , important for vision and the immune system, contain complex carbohydrates that provide energy without raising blood sugar levels, and provide valuable fiber to help keep your tummy healthy. Their naturally sweet flavor makes them perfect for even the pickiest eaters, with no need for added sugar or elaborate sauces.
And if you want to make the moment even more fun, you can cut them into sticks or use cookie cutters to create stars, hearts, or little animals: a simple trick to make everything more magical at the table.
Baked sweet potatoes recipe for kids
Ingredients (for 2-3 children):
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2 medium sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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A pinch of sea salt (optional)
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Delicate herbs such as thyme or rosemary (optional)
Procedure:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C .
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Wash the sweet potatoes and peel them if you prefer.
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Cut them into sticks or slices, even with fun cookie cutters.
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Season them with oil and herbs if desired, mixing well.
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Arrange them on a baking tray lined with baking paper, well spaced apart.
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Cook for 30 minutes , turning them halfway through cooking.
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Let them cool and serve them plain or with a yogurt cream.
Baked sweet potatoes are a little daily treat you can offer your kids, stress-free and with the certainty of making a healthy choice. Ideal as a side dish or a snack, they'll surprise you with their versatility and are loved by the whole family.