Baked Sweet Potato Slices

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Weight Watchers Baked Sweet Potato Slices are a delicious, healthy, and low-carb snack recipe. This dish is prepared from basic ingredients such as sweet potatoes and different seasonings. Sweet potatoes are a fantastic option for anyone trying to eat better because they are abundant in minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber. Mist the sweet potato slices with neutral flavor oil and simmer in the heated oven. This enhances the sweet potatoes’ natural sweetness and adds a golden texture. You can eat Baked Sweet Potato Slices as an appetizer or as a side meal. Additionally, these slices work well in grain bowls, wraps, and salads. Each serving of this dish gives only three Weight Watchers points with low dietary fiber which is only three grams. Let’s create this dish with the directions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free
  • Total Time: Forty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cook Time: Thirty minutes
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT

  • Baking tray
  • A sharp knife
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Salt 1 teaspoon
  • Crushed black pepper half a teaspoon
  • Rosemary 1 tsp
  • Medium-sized sweet potatoes 3

INGREDIENT NOTES

Oil:

  • I used olive oil because it enhances the taste more than any other kind of cooking oil.

Sweet potato:

  • We used three medium-sized sweet potatoes to prepare this tasty dish.

Seasonings:

  • Season it with different items such as black pepper, and rosemary.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Set the oven temperature heats to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Put cooking spray on a baking tray surface after coating it with aluminum or baking paper.
  3. Leave aside the baking tray.
  4. Next, remove the hard exterior layer of sweet potatoes.
  5. Now, cut the sweet potatoes into one-fourth-inch thick pieces with a knife.
  6. After that, spread the sweet potato pieces to a baking tray.
  7. Cover the potato chunks with a little bit of olive oil.
  8. Next, garnish with rosemary, crushed black pepper, and salt on top.
  9. Gently mix all ingredients.
  10. Simmer the sweet potatoes for approximately thirty minutes or until they are crunchy and dull golden around the ends.
  11. After baking, shift the baked potatoes to a plate.
  12. The tasty and crunchy Weight Watchers Baked Sweet Potato Slices are ready.
  13. Serve with any low-fat dipping sauce.

FLAVOR VARIATIONS

Curry powder:

  • Use ground turmeric, curry powder, and a dash of crushed ginger to add a little taste.

Garlic and herb:

  • Add dried oregano, garlic powder, thyme, or onion powder to prepare these slices.

Maple syrup and cinnamon:

  • Enhance the sweetness of sliced sweet potatoes with crushed cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg, and maple syrup.

UNIQUE SERVING SUGGESTION

Dips:

  • Serve these sweet potato slices with low-fat hummus, salsa, and plain Greek yogurt.

Burger:

  • Enjoy it with lean turkey burgers.

Meat (chicken/beef):

  • Baked sweet potatoes pair perfectly with roasted meat.

Tacos:

  • Use potato slices as a topping for tacos filled with grilled meat or sauteed vegetables.

TIPS

  • Choose high-quality and nutty flavor sweet potatoes.
  • Slice the potatoes into uniform round and thick.
  • Use a good-quality and healthy oil to mist the baking tray surface.
  • Try experimenting with different herbs and seasonings for exceptional taste.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a single row.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • It is recommended that slices be consumed freshly. You can save the sweet potato slices in a closed box and refrigerate them for two days.

Freezer:

  • Store the remaining slices in a closed plastic bag and freeze it for ninety days.

Reheating:

  • This snack recipe is best served immediately after baking but they can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

FAQs

Can I add seasonings to sweet potato slices?

  • Yes, you can add different flavors to baked sweet potato slices, including paprika, thyme, onion powder, chili flakes, or garlic powder.

Is the following appetizer dish free from gluten?

  • There is no gluten in these sweet potato pieces by nature. In other words, you can eat this gluten-free snack without changing anything to accommodate your dietary requirements.

Can I make these sweet potato slices using several kinds of sweet potatoes?

  • Yes, you can make these slices with a variety of sweet potatoes. Jewel, Beauregard, and Garnet are popular choices.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total quantity 6 people servings
Total Calories 139 kcal
Carbohydrates 23 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 5 g
Total Fat 5 g
Sodium 450 mg
Iron 1 mg

Total Weight Watchers points per serving of this recipe is 3 (three).