Sweet Potato Bacon Recipe Paleo

May 25, 2023 Post a Comment

Paleo Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Bacon Salad Recipe from themerrymakersisters.com

Description

This sweet potato bacon recipe is a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch. It is paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe, which is suitable for people who are on a paleo diet. The dish is a combination of sweet and salty flavors. The sweetness of the sweet potato and maple syrup perfectly blends with the saltiness of the bacon. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time

Preparation of the dish takes around 10 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for the dish is around 20 minutes.

Ingredients

The ingredients required for the dish are:

2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
6 slices of bacon
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Equipment

The equipment required for the dish are:

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl
Baking brush
Kitchen knife

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Cut the bacon into small strips.
In a mixing bowl, add the sweet potato cubes, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the sweet potato cubes are well coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the sweet potato cubes on the lined baking sheet and spread them evenly.
Place the bacon strips on top of the sweet potato cubes.
Brush the bacon with maple syrup using a baking brush.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the bacon is crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute smoked paprika with any other spices of your choice.
You can use coconut oil instead of olive oil.
You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
You can add some chopped onions and garlic to the sweet potato cubes for extra flavor.

Nutrition Info

The dish serves 2 people. The nutrition information per serving is:

Calories: 362 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 850mg
Potassium: 705mg
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 10g
Vitamin A: 32376IU
Vitamin C: 5mg
Calcium: 58mg
Iron: 2mg

Recipe Tips

Make sure to cut the sweet potato into small, even cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
If the bacon is not crispy enough, you can broil it for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
You can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving.
You can serve this dish with some fresh herbs or avocado slices for extra flavor and nutrition.

Enjoy this delicious sweet potato bacon recipe for breakfast or brunch with your family and friends. It is a perfect weekend treat that is easy to make and packed with flavor.