Microwaved Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Microwaved Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt

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Fast sweet potatoes in the microwave.

Recipe by Chris Denzer

Published on April 29, 2011

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 potatoes

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Wash sweet potatoes and prick several times all over with a fork.
Place in a microwave on top of a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Cook on high for 5 minutes (may need more depending on strength of microwave and thickness of potato).
Turn the potatoes over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove potatoes and test for softness. If not soft, cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes.
Slice them open and add butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mash the soft flesh with a fork.

Cook's Notes:

Baked potatoes are much better and deliver a much sweeter potato, in my honest opinion. But, they need at least an hour to cook. A well-cooked potato's flesh should come away easily from the skin.

You can use maple syrup instead of honey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338	Calories
12g	Fat
57g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1290mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 789mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.