How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
Learn how to microwave a sweet potato that is perfectly cooked in minutes with this easy microwaved sweet potato recipe. It's the easiest way to make this easy side dish!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Total Time11 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Cost: $5
Wash the sweet potato under cold running water, using a kitchen brush to scrub well
Pat dry with a paper towel. Place on cutting board or flat surface, and poke a bunch of holes on all sides of the sweet potato with a fork
Place sweet potato on microwave safe plate
Microwave for 5 minutes. Use an oven mitt or tongs to turn over and microwave for additional 1 to 2 minutes or until potato can be pierced easily through with a knife and is soft on all sides
Remove, and cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for a minute or 2 before eating
Microwave 2 medium sweet potatoes for 5 minutes. Turn over, and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until fully cooked.
2 Large sweet potatoes take about 15 minutes to fully cook.
3 Medium sweet potatoes take about 10 to 12 minutes.
3 Large sweet potatoes take about 20 minutes to fully cook.
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16031IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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