Description

Sweet potatoes are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table. Cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave is a time saver and also allows for more cooking space in the oven and on the stovetop. Follow this simple, stress-free microwave sweet potato recipe, and your guests will certainly come back for more.

Ingredients

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1 sweet potato
Damp paper towel for each potato
Pinch of salt
Butter (optional)
Cinnamon (optional)
Honey (optional)
Maple syrup (optional)

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Instructions

Wash and pat dry the desired amount of sweet potatoes.
Stab the skin of each sweet potato with a fork.
Then, wrap each potato in a damp paper towel.
Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 2 ½ minutes; turn them over and cook for a further 2 ½ minutes.
Then, test the potato by stabbing it with a fork. If it is still firm, cook for another minute or two.
Finally, slice the potato in half and fill it with your desired ingredients.

Notes

Note: There is no need to peel the sweet potato. Sweet potato skins are full of beneficial nutrients like manganese, potassium, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and E.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Method: Microwave

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 178
Sodium: 71 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 4 g