Microwave Sweet Potatoes
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Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Description
The Microwave Sweet Potatoes recipe involves washing and drying medium-sized sweet potatoes, then piercing them multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking. After drizzling olive oil and seasoning with sea salt, the potatoes are placed on a microwave-safe dish and cooked uncovered for about 5 minutes, with additional minute increments if needed until tender. Softness is checked by inserting a knife or gently squeezing them.
The microwave cooking softens the sweet potatoes quickly while preserving their natural moisture. Once done, toppings of butter, salt, and pepper are added to add richness, balance, and a mild spice contrast. The texture is creamy and smooth, highlighting the sweet tuber’s flavor.
This simple preparation method provides a fast alternative to baking and makes sweet potatoes accessible for quick meals or sides. The cooked potatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days for later use.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato medium size
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- Toppings:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes. Dry and stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and season with the sea salt.
- Place in a microwave safe dish.
- 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.
- Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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