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Two microwave sweet potatoes with butter and black pepper on top, sprinkled with coarse salt, served on a white rectangular plate. A fork rests on the table nearby.
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5 from 9 votes

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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $3.40 Per Recipe, $1.70 Per Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • Toppings:
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and dry 2 medium size sweet potatoes, then rub 2 teaspoons olive oil evenly over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sea salt over the sweet potatoes.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the sweet potatoes over and microwave for an additional 3–5 minutes until fork tender.
  • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the microwave and let cool slightly.
  • Slice open the sweet potatoes and top with 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1337mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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