5.0 from 54 votes
Boiled Sweet Potatoes
These Boiled Sweet Potatoes are simple, sweet, & savory!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1" chunks.
- Place potatoes in cold salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook 18-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Place potatoes in a strainer and drain well.
- Mash if desired and stir in butter, salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245
(12%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32351IU
(647%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32351IU | 647% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.