How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
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How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
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Have perfectly cooked and tender boiled sweet potatoes ready in as little as 20 minutes by adding whole or cubed potatoes to cold, salted water and then bringing to a boil!
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Ingredients
- 2-4 pounds sweet potatoes
- salt optional
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Instructions
- If boiling whole potatoes, rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any visible dirt and debris. For peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, peel using a vegetable peeler and then cut into 1-2" cubes.
- Add potatoes to a large pot and then cover by at least 1-inch of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt for every pound of potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and maintain a rapid simmer. Boil sweet potatoes according to the times below until they are fork tender:For 1-2" cubes: 12 to 15 minutesFor small-medium potatoes: 20-25 minutesFor large whole potatoes: 30-35 minutes*Please note that the total cook time will include an additional ~10 minutes that it took to bring the water to a boil.
- Drain sweet potatoes in a colander or remove using a slotted spoon and use in your favorite Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Pie, or Sweet Potato Casserole recipe.
Notes
- Water: Make sure you have enough water so the sweet potatoes are covered by at least 1 inch of water. It's best to err on the side of more water rather than not enough.
- Peeling: If you leave the skin on, it easily peels off once cooled. Just rub it gently with your fingers!
- For Faster Cooking: If you're short on time, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes!
- Even Cooking: Always start in cold water for the best texture—no mushy outsides and firm insides!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
130.03kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
30.42g
(10%)
Protein
2.37g
(5%)
Fat
0.07g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Sodium
83.16mg
(3%)
Potassium
509.54mg
(15%)
Fiber
4.54g
(18%)
Sugar
6.32g
(13%)
Vitamin A
21450.39IU
(429%)
Vitamin C
3.63mg
(4%)
Calcium
45.36mg
(5%)
Iron
0.92mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13003 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130.03kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.42g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.07g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 83.16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 509.54mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.54g | 18% |
| Sugar | 6.32g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 21450.39IU | 429% |
| Vitamin C | 3.63mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45.36mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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