How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
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How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
Description
Cooking a sweet potato in the microwave involves first washing and drying the potato thoroughly, then piercing it several times with a fork to allow steam to escape. The potato is placed on a microwave-safe plate and microwaved for five minutes initially, with additional one-minute increments as needed until the flesh becomes fork-tender.
Once cooked, the sweet potato is sliced open lengthwise and seasoned with salt and black pepper for balance. A tablespoon of butter is added to melt into the flesh, alongside a sprinkling of brown sugar and ground cinnamon, which introduce warmth and sweetness typical of many sweet potato preparations.
This quick cooking method provides a simple and efficient way to enjoy a soft, flavorful sweet potato without heating an oven. It serves well as a side dish or small meal component when time is limited.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
Toppings:
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potato thoroughly, pat dry, and pierce 3-4 times with a fork.
- Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes. If the potato isn’t fork-tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until ready.
- Slice potato in half lengthwise, season with salt, pepper, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1sweet potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 18945IU | 379% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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