How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
This easy microwave sweet potato recipe is a quick way to enjoy a healthy snack or side dish in just minutes. Rubbed with olive oil and salt, the results are a perfectly tender interior with a crispy skin.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- olive oil and salt optional
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potato, the pierce with a fork.
- OPTIONAL: *Rub the skin with olive oil, sprinkle with salt.
- Place sweet potato on a paper towel in the microwave. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Carefully flip and heat another 3 minutes. If potato is fork tender, let rest 2 minutes before slicing open. If not yet tender, continue to flip and cook in 1 minute increments until done.**
Notes
- *I like to eat the skin of the sweet potato, which is why I rub with olive oil and salt for a crispy, tasty exterior. If you only eat the interior, you may skip this step.
- **Cooking times may be longer for larger potatoes, or shorter for smaller potatoes.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only, and does not include oil and salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1medium potato | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
