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How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
This method shows how to cook a sweet potato quickly in the microwave until tender. The sweet potato is pierced and microwaved until soft, then topped with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for a warm, sweet-spiced side or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
1
sweet potato
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 sweet potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% 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.