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How to Make Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave

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Many people want to learn How to Make Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave, because it is one of the easiest dishes to prepare and the most delicious.

Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave are available to anyone, and it doesn’t matter how old you are to learn how to prepare them.

With only three ingredients you can prepare these Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave that will leave you wanting to eat many more. In addition, you can prepare them to surprise everyone.

The Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave are ideal for any occasion, and even work as a snack that will leave you with a rich taste in your mouth.

So if the potato is one of your favorite ingredients in the kitchen, these Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave will be for you. Learn how to do them here.

Prep Time: 5 minutes  | Cook Time: 5-10 minutes | Servings:

Ingredients:

2 Sweet Potatoes 

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Olive Oil

Butter 

Instructions:

Step 1. Wash the sweet potatoes well, and pat them dry. 

Step 2. Poke holes in the potatoes with the tines of a fork. 

Step 3. Pour some olive oil over the potatoes and rub it in completely. 

Step 4. Add salt and pepper to taste to the outside of the potatoes. 

Step 5. Cook for 5 minutes in the microwave. 

Step 6. Continue to cook for one minute at a time until the sweet potatoes reach your desired level of doneness. 

Step 7. Slice open and garnish with butter or your favorite toppings before serving. Enjoy!

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How to Make Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
With only three ingredients you can prepare these Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave that will leave you wanting to eat many more. In addition, you can prepare them to surprise everyone.
4.67 from 3 votes

Ingredients 

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • Olive Oil
  • Butter

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Instructions

  • Wash the sweet potatoes well, and pat them dry. 
  • Poke holes in the potatoes with the tines of a fork. 
  • Pour some olive oil over the potatoes and rub it in completely. 
  • Add salt and pepper to taste to the outside of the potatoes. 
  • Cook for 5 minutes in the microwave. 
  • Continue to cook for one minute at a time until the sweet potatoes reach your desired level of doneness. 
  • Slice open and garnish with butter or your favorite toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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