For a more savory dinner, top with caramelized onions, or garlicky chickpeas with feta and fresh herbs.
Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
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Make a slit in the top of each sweet potato.
Top with 1 tablespoon of butter and season with the salt and pepper.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.