Microwave Sweet Potato
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Microwave Sweet Potato
Description
Microwave Sweet Potato involves cooking a whole sweet potato covered with a damp paper towel to keep it moist. Several fork holes are poked into the potato to release steam during cooking. The potato is microwaved until tender, usually around 10 minutes. Once cooked, it's cut open and optionally topped with butter, salt, and black pepper for seasoning. This method avoids the longer baking time associated with conventional ovens.
The texture becomes soft and easily pierced by a fork, making it ready to eat as is or to be incorporated into other dishes. The use of the microwave allows a fast preparation without losing the sweet flavor of the potato.
This sweet potato can be served as a simple side or topped with various ingredients like butter or seasoning to accent its natural taste. It can complement a main course or be eaten on its own for a comforting, warm snack.
The notes suggest selecting a medium-sized potato for more even cooking and rotating it halfway through to ensure even heat distribution. Checking doneness and microwaving in additional 30-second intervals if required helps avoid over or undercooking.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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 consistent cooking.
- Wrap the potato in a damp paper towel to maintain moisture during microwaving.
- Poke several holes with a fork to allow steam to escape, preventing bursting.
- Rotate the potato halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Test doneness with a fork and add extra cooking time in 30-second increments if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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