Microwave Sweet Potato
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Microwave Sweet Potato
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Quick, fluffy microwave sweet potatoes with no mess and minimal prep. Perfect for a healthy, easy side dish that’s ready in minutes with this foolproof method!
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Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Wash the sweet potato and poke several holes in it with a fork.
- Wrap the potato in a damp paper towel.
- Place it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove the plate from the microwave, cut open the sweet potato and add the butter to the center.
- Season the sweet potato with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose a medium-sized sweet potato for even cooking.
- Wrap in a damp paper towel to keep it moist.
- Poke holes all over with a fork to release steam.
- Rotate halfway through cooking for even results.
- Check doneness with a fork and add 30-second intervals if needed
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32412IU
(648%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32412IU | 648% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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