5 from 3 votes
Microwave Sweet Potato
This microwave method takes all the work out of cooking succulent sweet potatoes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
serving(s)
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 butter small pat
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potato thoroughly, pat it dry, and pierce it 3–4 times with a fork. Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave the sweet potato for 5 minutes, turning it halfway through. If it's not fork-tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 30-second increments.
- Once the sweet potato is tender, split it down the middle, season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with a pat of butter.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
762mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32088IU
(642%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving(s)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32088IU | 642% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.