Steamed Sweet Potatoes

Overhead image of cut sweet potatoes on a cutting board.Overhead image of cut sweet potatoes on a cutting board.

Steamed sweet potatoes make an easy side for any meal. Cut them into chunks and steam until tender, about 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with butter or chill for salads.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 15

Total Time 17

Course Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 194.4 kcal

Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Medium or Large Saucepan
Collapsible Steamer Basket

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
water

Instructions

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
Place a steamer basket inside a medium or large pot and add water until it sits just below the bottom of the basket.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the sweet potatoes to the steamer basket.
Cover the pot, return the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
Steam for 10–15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate the sweet potatoes in an airtight container within 2 hours and use them within 3–4 days.

To reheat, warm them in a skillet over medium heat with a pat of butter or a spoonful of olive oil. You can also microwave them for 1–2 minutes, or until heated through. They taste great cold too, especially in salads.

Nutrition

Calories: 194.4kcalCarbohydrates: 45.5gProtein: 3.5gTotal Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 124.3mgPotassium: 761.6mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 9.4gNet Carbohydrates: 38.7g

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