3 Easy Ways to Microwave a Sweet Potato
Why you'll love it
You can have a baked sweet potato in 5 minutes following this foolproof hack! Here are 3 different ways to cook a sweet potato in the microwave so you can spend less time in kitchen!
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What you need:
Sweet potatoes
Microwave
That's it!
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For a whole baked potato
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Prepare
Thoroughly wash potato, then pierce skin several times with a fork.
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Cook
Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. If a fork easily pierces the potato all the way to the center, it's done.
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Slice
Carefully slice the potato lengthwise. Now it's ready to serve!
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For cubed sweet potato
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Prepare
Wash sweet potato thoroughly then slice into cubes 1/2 - 1 inch thick.
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Cook
Arrange on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 3-4 minutes.
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Serve
Add to salads, casseroles, stews, and stir fries. Or store them for later use.
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For sweet potato slices
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Prepare
Wash sweet potato thoroughly then slice into 1/4 - 1/8 inch thick slices.
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Cook
Arrange on a microwave-safe plate, slightly overlapping. Cook for 4-6 minutes; flipping halfway through.
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Serve
Add sliced sweet potato to your favorite dishes or serve as "chips" and dip into your favorite sauce or dip!
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Enjoy!
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