Microwave Sweet Potato

While mentioning some of the healthiest vegetarian foods, sweet potatoes are always included in the list. They are rich in starch, protein, fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A, B (riboflavin, folic acid) and C. Sweet potatoes are a staple food for many countries, specifically in the tropical areas where the production rate is very high. They can be cooked and served in various methods, out of which baking in the oven and microwave cooking are worth a try. You can also enjoy sweet potatoes by simply boiling them in plain water. So, how do you microwave sweet potatoes? Scroll down to find easy ways for microwave cooking of sweet potatoes.

Microwaving Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes, being a versatile food item, blend well with lime, honey, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and other culinary herbs. And the most interesting part is that it hardly takes 10 minutes to microwave them. Hence, within no time, you can cook and serve yummy, healthy sweet potatoes. While purchasing them from the market, choose deep orange-colored sweet potatoes which contain the highest nutrient value. Refer to the tips mentioned below for delicious microwave sweet potato recipes:

Buttery Sweet Potatoes
For this recipe, what you need are medium-sized sweet potatoes, a fork, paper towel and just 12 minutes for cooking time.

• First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly by placing them under running water.
• Clean the sweet potato eyes to remove any dirt attached to them.
• Lightly scrub skin and remove woody parts and bruised portion (if any).
• Punch them several times with a stainless steel fork.
• Place the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for about 6 minutes.
• Turn the sweet potatoes and continue to microwave for another 6 minutes.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to the cooked sweet potatoes and serve with cinnamon and butter.

Sweet Potato Chips
For preparing sweet potato chips in the microwave oven, you need to have a sharp knife for making thin potato slices. This method requires a 10 minute preparation time and 5 minute cooking time. In the meantime, you could also have a look at this microwave baked potato recipe.

• Wash the sweet potatoes, rubbing more over the eyes to remove dirt.
• Peel the skin and make thin slices, ensuring that the slices are evenly cut.
• In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, black pepper powder and other spices as per your preference.
• Toss the sweet potato slices and the spices for even coating.
• Arrange the slices on a microwave safe plate in a single layer.
• Microwave the sweet potato slices for about 2 minutes per side.
• After 2 minutes, turn slices and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Remove the crispy sweet potato chips from the microwave and serve.

Sweet Potato and Honey
In order to make baked sweet potatoes flavored with honey and spices, you need 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, 4 teaspoons honey, 3 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, pepper and salt for taste.

• Wash and clean the sweet potatoes thoroughly. To allow moisture evaporation, prick them with a fork or with the tip of a knife.
• In a microwave safe plate, cook sweet potatoes on high for about 6 minutes.
• Turn them and microwave the remaining side for another 6 minutes.
• Allow the baked sweet potatoes to cool down and cut them into half longitudinally.
• Scoop out the cooked pulp, while keeping the shell intact.
• In an electric mixer, add pulp, honey, ginger, cinnamon, pepper and salt and blend the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the mixture into the sweet potato shells, cover them and microwave at high setting for 3-4 minutes.
• Serve this with margarine and pecans.

These were some of the easy methods to microwave sweet potatoes. If you have a hectic schedule, you can consider baking many sweet potatoes at a time on holidays and storing them by refrigerating in the freezer. By now, we all know that sweet potatoes are healthy and easy to cook. So, why not include them as a part of the weekly meal menu to maintain good health!