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Microwave Sweet Potato Recipe
Using a microwave to cook sweet potatoes is a fast and convenient way to get dinner on the table. This recipe for Microwave Sweet Potato takes just 10 minutes, and you’ll love how tender and flavorful the potato turns out.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 101 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 7-ounce medium sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the sweet potato. Don't peel the skin. Instead, pierce it a few times with a fork or skewer.
- Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate covered in paper towels.
- Heat on high for 3 minutes. Turn the sweet potato over and heat for another 2 minutes or until tender.
- Carefully remove the sweet potato from the microwave and set it aside to rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
101kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Net Carbohydrates
0.2g
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
492IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0.2g | |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.