Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Baked sweet potatoes are topped with slow cooked caramelized onions and red bell peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt. Use large sweet potatoes for a delicious meatless main dish.

Step: 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Step: 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Step: 3

Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.

Per Serving: 255 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 42.4g; fat 7.2g; cholesterol 5mg; sodium 128.2mg.

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