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How To Steam Sweet Potato In Microwave
Delicious perfectly cooked fork tender microwave sweet potatoes. Learn how to steam sweet potato in microwave FAST with this simple method that you will want to follow time and time again.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- salt & pepper
- butter optional
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Microwave Steamer Bowl
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Fork your sweet potato so that it can breathe as it cooks.
- Load your sweet potatoes into the steamer basket and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 7-10 minutes depending on your microwave wattage.
- Remove the lid, allow the steam to release, and do a fork test to make sure the sweet potato is fork tender. Then serve with butter and your favourite toppings.
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Notes
- Steam – Note there is a lot of steam, so allow the steam to go before removing into a dish.
- Wattage – The cook time for your baked sweet potatoes will vary depending on your wattage. Our 800w microwave cooked the sweet potatoes in 10 minutes.
- Thanks for reading how to microwave a sweet potato on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your sweet potatoes, do check out our instant pot turkey chilli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
47mg
(2%)
Potassium
618mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
24983IU
(500%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 618mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 24983IU | 500% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.