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Quick Microwave Sweet Potatoes

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Quick Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1
Clean and scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly before proceeding.
2
Pierce several holes on the surface of the sweet potatoes using a fork to prevent bursting during cooking.
3
Position the sweet potatoes in the microwave oven and place them on top of a paper towel, covering them with another layer of paper towel for even cooking.
4
Cook the sweet potatoes on high heat for 5 minutes, taking note that this time may vary depending on your microwave's power and the thickness of the potatoes.
5
Rotate the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6
Remove the cooked sweet potatoes and check their softness by inserting a fork or knife; if they are not tender, continue cooking in 1-2 minute increments until they reach the desired level of softness.
7
Wrap the cooked sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes before proceeding.
8
Carefully slice open the sweet potatoes and fill them with butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork to mash the soft flesh of the sweet potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.