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Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy this delicious microwave sweet potato recipe in just 5 minutes. We love microwave sweet potatoes for a quick and easy side dish option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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Notes
- Refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.