Microwave Sweet Potato

Name: Microwave Sweet Potato
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces); 1 teaspoon olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Learn how to microwave a sweet potato and you’ll be digging into a piping-hot one in 10 minutes or less. This easy hack makes putting this delicious root vegetable into your regular lunch or dinner rotation a snap. Sweet potatoes pair well with almost anything you want to top them with, so load one up with a few hearty favorites and you can make your spud a main course.

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces)

1 teaspoon olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Scrub the potato under cool water with a stiff-bristled brush to remove any grit. Pat the potato dry. Prick the potato all over with a fork (this will ensure that steam can escape while it cooks). Rub the potato all over with the oil and sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper.
Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until the potato is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 5 to 6 minutes. Cut the potato in half lengthwise and sprinkle the inside with a pinch of salt. Serve as is or with your favorite toppings.