Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 - 4
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Calories
115 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe explains how to prepare whole sweet potatoes by rinsing and scrubbing them, then placing them on a steamer rack inside the Instant Pot with water underneath. Pressure cooking times are specified by the circumference of each sweet potato, ranging from 15 to 50 minutes to achieve a fully tender texture with some chew or fully soft consistency.
The use of natural steam cooking preserves the sweet potato’s skin and interior moisture while making the flesh soft enough to eat plain or dressed. A full natural pressure release ensures gentle finishing to prevent splitting.
The cooked sweet potatoes can be enjoyed as a simple side or dessert, served hot with optional toppings such as butter or maple syrup. Variations in texture preference allow for adjustments in cooking times.
Practical tips include measuring circumference for accurate timing, recommendations for storing raw and cooked sweet potatoes, and notes on adjusting timing for altitude and Instant Pot size. No need to pierce skins before cooking. The recipe also suggests ways to prepare and store sweet potatoes and details on selecting quality potatoes for best results.
Ingredients
- 2 - 4 whole sweet potato circumference: 6 - 12 inches, weight: 160g - 700g
- 1 cup (250ml) water cold
- butter optional toppings
- maple syrup optional toppings
Instructions
- Wash Sweet Potatoes: Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes in cold water.
- Pressure Cook Sweet Potatoes: Put 1 cup (250ml) cold water and a steamer rack in Instant Pot. Put whole sweet potatoes on steamer rack.Close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure cook sweet potatoes at High Pressure (depending on your sweet potatoes' circumference) for:Preference: Fully cooked with some chew - Fully tendera) 6 inches: 15 - 20 minsb) 8 inches: 25 - 30 minsc) 10 inches: 35 - 40 minsd) 12 inches: 45 - 50 minsThen, do a Full Natural Release (roughly 10 - 11 mins). Open the lid carefully.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potatoes as is or drizzle with maple syrup and butter. Enjoy your sweet treat! :)
Notes
- Use the provided circumference chart to adjust pressure cooking time and texture preference accurately.
- No need to pierce sweet potato skins before steaming in the Instant Pot.
- Store raw sweet potatoes in a cool, ventilated, dark place; avoid refrigeration to maintain quality for 3-5 weeks.
- Cooked sweet potatoes keep about 7 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
- Cut larger sweet potatoes in half lengthwise to reduce pressure cooking time.
- Adjust cooking times slightly when using an 8qt Instant Pot or cooking multiple potatoes together, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 300g | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.8g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 8.7g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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