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Yakiimo made with Japanese sweet potato nreak in half and placed on a table

How to Make Yakiimo(Slow Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes)

Yakiimo is a 1-ingredient simple snack made by just roasting sweet potatoes. Slow-roasted sweet potatoes become so sweet without adding any sugar, making them the perfect healthy snack with vitamins and fiber.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 sweet potato
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Japanese (or any) sweet potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Scrub the sweet potatoes well under running water. Piece holes with a fork.
  • Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 325°F until potatoes are tender, for about 90-120 minutes depending on the size of the sweet potato. No need to preheat the oven.
  • Test the tenderness by piecing a fork into the potatos. Let cool and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potatoCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, Japanese street food, sweet potatoes, vegan
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