Baked Sweet Potato with Yogurt Sauce

By LadyRev-2

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (12 ounces each), scrubbed and pierced with a fork
• 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 scallions, minced
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
• Pinch of ground red pepper (cayenne), or to taste
• Garnish: minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes until very tender when pierced, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile stir remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Split potatoes lengthwise, top with some of the yogurt mixture and sprinkle with parsley, Serve remaining sauce at the table.