Microwave Sweet Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Microwave Sweet Potatoes

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Enjoy this delicious microwave sweet potato recipe in just 5 minutes. We love microwave sweet potatoes for a quick and easy side dish option. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Toppings:
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions

  1. Wash the sweet potatoes.  Dry and stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and season with the sea salt.
  3. Place in a microwave safe dish.
  4. Microwave uncovered for 5 minutes.  If the potatoes are not done, cook in 1 minute increments until they are done.  You know when the potatoes are done with a knife can be inserted and easily removed or you can squeeze the potatoes and they will be done when they are soft.
  5. Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1337mg (56%) Potassium 770mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 32240IU (645%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1337mg 56%
Potassium 770mg 16%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 32240IU 645%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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