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How to Microwave Sweet Potatoes
A perfectly fluffy and soft Microwaved Sweet Potatoes that no one would ever believe is even possible. It's a quick and easy recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato
Instructions
- Using a fork, poke holes all over the potato for ventilation.
- Put the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it for 2 minutes. Flip it over and microwave for 2 minutes.
- If the potato is not soft yet, microwave again in 1-minute increments until it's soft.
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Notes
- It can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
762mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32063IU
(641%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32063IU | 641% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.