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 into chunks and steam until tender. They’re ready in about 10 minutes. Serve warm with butter or chill for salads.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

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 sweet potatoes
water

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes and cut into chunks.
Place a steamer basket inside a medium or large pot and add water until it reaches the bottom of the basket.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the potatoes to the steamer basket.
Cover, bring back to a boil, then lower heat to medium.
Steam for about 10 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Let the sweet potatoes cool to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 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 a minute or two 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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