How long do you bake purple potatoes?
- Wrap Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Grill 1 1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or place in a resealable bag and refrigerate overnight.
Can you eat purple sweet potato skins?
The purple sweet potato skins are edible, although some recipes recommend peeling them first.
When cooked, purple sweet potatoes last longer than regular sweet potatoes.
What makes sweet potatoes purple?
The main nutritional benefit, and one especially appreciated in Okinawan sweet potatoes, is their high content of antioxidants. An antioxidant called anthocyanin is a pigment that is responsible for giving meat its shiny purple color.
Can you bake purple sweet potatoes in the microwave?
Microwave cooking: Wrap in a damp paper towel and bake in the microwave on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes. It can also be steamed, boiled, baked or fried (note that the drier texture of this potato is better suited for high-humidity cooking methods). Take care of the bakers! Baking soda can make purple sweet potatoes green!
How do you make sweet potatoes?
Tutorial
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. On a baking sheet (lined with foil for easy cleaning, if desired), stick the sweet potatoes all over it with a fork.
- Bake until tender or fork inserted into the thickest part without resistance, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then use a knife to open the rings.
September 10, 2019
