Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 tsp olive oil

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 02

   Peel the sweet potato and cut into thick wedges about finger-width wide.

3. 03

   Toss wedges lightly in a small amount of olive oil.

4. 04

   Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 05

   Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until soft enough to squish between your fingers.

How to offer

Place 2–3 wedges directly on the high chair tray. The long shape is perfect for baby to grasp. Supervise closely and ensure wedges are soft enough to squish easily.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition note

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B as well as fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. A wide variety of minerals can be found in sweet potatoes, which are particularly rich in beta-carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, which is essential for a baby's healthy development of the immune system, skin, and eyes. Additionally, sweet potatoes provide fiber to help healthy digestion and a thriving vitamin B6 for brain development.

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