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Sweet Potato BLT and Side Salad

This classic twist on a BLT is a great option for your next lunch meal prep. Switch out your bread with nutritious sweet potato slices and you get a combo of sweet and savory flavors in every bite!

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Round plate with sweet potato slices with bacon, tomato, and salad mix for lunch meal prep.

We love this Sweet Potato BLT for so many reasons

  • It uses budget-friendly ingredients. You can add different toppings to make it more interesting and to suit your taste.
  • It’s a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Sweet potato toast is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy addition to your lunch meal prep
  • It’s an easy sheet pan recipe with minimal cleanup

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Basic Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Sweet Potato: Sweet potato contains nutrients that can support a healthy vision, and gut health, and is highly nutritious.
  • Bacon: We used regular bacon, but you can swap it out with turkey bacon or prosciutto slices.
  • Roma Tomato: Use any kind of tomato.
  • Spring Mix: Serve it up with your choice of lettuce mix.
  • Salad Dressing: Make your own homemade dressing or pick your favorite pre-made dressing.
Round plate with sweet potato slices with bacon, tomato, and salad mix.

How to Make Sweet Potato BLT

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Peel the sweet potato and slice it lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices.
  3. Coat the sweet potato slices with olive oil and season on both sides.
  4. Layer the sweet potato and bacon slices on a sheet pan.
  5. Bake them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Remove them from the oven and let them cool before assembling the sandwich.
  7. Note: You can also use an Air Fryer to cook your sweet potato toast at 360F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping it halfway through.

Reference the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Glass lunch meal prep container with sweet potato slices with bacon, tomato, and salad mix.

Meal Prep Tips for This BLT Recipe

  • Other Cook Methods: If you don’t want to mess with the oven, you can also microwave the sweet potato slices in 5-minute increments until they soften. However, it may not be as crispy. You can also bake your sweet potato slices and bacon in the Air Fryer.
  • Ingredient Tips: You can also buy pre-cooked bacon slices that you can just heat up in the microwave for a really quick meal.
  • Additions: Feel free to add sliced cheese or sliced avocado. Dress up your sandwich with your choice of condiments.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days for the best quality.
Glass lunch meal prep containers with sweet potato slices with bacon, tomato, and salad mix.
sweet potato blt

Sweet Potato BLT and Side Salad

Switch out traditional bread otast and try sweet potato toast for your next BLT sandwich
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven (or Air Fryer)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium size sweet potato
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 Roma tomato (sliced)
  • 4 cups spring mix
  • 4 tablespoons choice of salad dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Peel and slice the potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices (need at last 4 slices).
  • Place the sweet potato slices and bacon on a sheet pan. Season the sweet potato on both sides with the garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Coat the sweet potato with olive oil on both sides.
  • Bake the sweet potato and bacon in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the sweet potato is tender and the bacon is crispy.
  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the ingredients cool. Layer the bacon and sliced tomatoes in between two sweet potato slices. Serve with a side salad and choice of salad dressing.
  • Note: You can also use an Air Fryer to cook your sweet potato toast at 360F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping it halfway through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

Yams are usually grown in different parts of the world, while sweet potatoes are grown in the United States. Sweet potatoes have tapered ends, have smooth flesh, and taste sweet and moist. Yams are usually cylindrical and have rough, dark, hairy flesh, and usually more starchy and dry.


How to store sweet potatoes?

Keep them in a well-ventilated container in a cool, dark, and dry area such as your pantry or back corner of your kitchen countertop. They usually can keep for a month.


Is turkey bacon healthier than regular bacon?

Turkey bacon has slightly fewer calories and fat than pork and can be a good option for those that can’t eat pork. However, it is still processed with more sugar and preservatives than regular bacon. Both options can be enjoyed in moderation.

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