Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 330 calories, 5g of protein, and 15g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, cilantro, egg whites, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place potatoes on baking sheet and bake until just softened, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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Slice off 1/2 inch lengthwise from tops of potatoes. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells. Reserve 4 shells; discard remaining
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Mash pulp.
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In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onion; cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
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Add brown sugar, zest, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper and allspice. Cook until sugar melts, about 2-3 minutes.
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Combine onion mixture with mashed sweet potatoes. Stir in sour cream and cilantro.
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In bowl with mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into sweet potato mixture.
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Spoon or pipe mixture back into shells.
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Place on baking sheets; bake until filling is just set and tops begin to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
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