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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Creamy sweet potatoes that are cooked in your pressure cooker for an easy, healthy side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Natural Release Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • 1 c. of water
Topping Options
  • Whipped cinnamon butter
  • whipped butter
  • butter
  • miniature marshmallows
  • pecans chopped
  • cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes.
  2. Add the water to the Instant Pot. Place the steaming trivet inside, and lay the potatoes on top, laying the top two across the bottom two.
  3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the valve is in the sealed position.
  4. Use manual mode to set on high-pressure cook for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of your sweet potato.
  5. Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes when time is done, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the lid and remove sweet potatoes. Cut Sweet Potatoes open down the middle.
  7. Serve with butter or other toppings of your choice.
  8. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days

Notes

  • Topping Ideas
  • You can keep it simple and just add some butter, salt, and pepper. Or, get fancy and top them with light and fluffy whipped butter like they do at restaurants!
  • You can use the same sort of toppings you might for regular potatoes, like sour cream and shredded cheese, too.
  • Add some chopped fresh parsley or chives for some color and fresh flavor.
  • For a special treat, make some whipped cinnamon butter (just whip softened butter with a little cinnamon to make it!)
  • Crunchy chopped nuts like pecans and walnuts are great, too!
  • The kids LOVE some mini marshmallows on theirs – I just put some on top and pop them under the broiler for a few minutes to toast them so their ooey-gooey. It tastes like sweet potato casserole!

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) 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: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
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.