How to Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Wondering how to microwave sweet potatoes to be perfectly soft and fluffy every time? Try this super simple and quick method for cooking sweet potatoes as a side dish or as a hearty snack, in under 10 minutes!
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 194kcal
Equipment
- microwave
Ingredients
- 1 Medium-sized sweet potato
Instructions
- Using a fork, poke holes all over the potato for ventilation.
- Put the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it for 2 minutes. Flip it over and microwave for 2 minutes.
- If the potato is not soft yet, microwave again in 1-minute increments until it's soft.
Video
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Notes
It can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
