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How Long to Boil Sweet Potatoes

Cubed or boiled whole, having cooked sweet potatoes on hand is always a good idea!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 to 4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch or 2-inch chunks, or just give them a good scrub and leave the skin on.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt if desired, and bring it to a rolling boil, ensuring the water level is sufficient to cover the sweet potatoes by at least 1 inch.
  3. Gently add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water, reduce the heat to maintain a steady boil, and cook until tender. The cooking times are approximately 12-15 minutes for 1-inch cubes, 20-25 minutes for 2-inch cubes, 30-40 minutes for small-to-medium whole potatoes, and 40-50 minutes for large whole potatoes.
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are fully cooked, drain them in a colander or remove them with a slotted spoon and proceed to use them in your preferred recipes such as mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato pie, or sweet potato casserole. If you won't be using them immediately, store as directed in the FAQs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 21450IU (429%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 21450IU 429%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.