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Loaded Paleo Sweet Potato Skins

Although you can easily keep the recipe strict paleo, I recommend adding a dollop of non-fat greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a great sub for sour cream and is absolutely good for you – (okay, in moderation). There are 18 grams of protein, 7 grams carbs, and 100 cals in a single serving! I say, dollop to your heart’s desire.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 skins
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet Potatoes about 2 inch in diameter
  • 6 Slices of Bacon I prefer the thick-cut peppered bacon
  • ¼ cup Chopped Green Onion
  • ¼ cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt optional or sub dairy free yogurt
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO
  • Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Take a wet cloth and thoroughly wipe down the outside of the potatoes. You’re going to eat the skin, so you want it clean and whisker-free.
  • Rub the now clean potatoes with a drizzle of EVOO. Make sure you cover the entire surface.
  • Bake at 400 F for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely (or until cold enough to handle).
  • Once cooled, turn the oven back onto 400 F.
  • Cut each potato in half long ways.
  • Using a fork to loosen the sweet potato meat, start scraping out the innards.
  • You need to be sure you leave between ¼ and ½ inch of sweet potato on the skin.
  • Rub the inside and outside of the skins with more EVOO and sprinkle every side with a generous amount of kosher salt.
  • Place facedown on the baking sheet and bake at 400 F for another 8 minutes.
  • Flip over face-up and bake for 4 minutes.
  • Use a spatula and let them cool slightly before you move from the baking sheet to a plate.
  • Chop the bacon into small ½ inch pieces and sauté until crispy.
  • After cooked, place on a paper towel to drain off the grease.
  • Sprinkle an even amount of bacon in each skin, top with the green onion, and finish with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16069IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg