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Small Batch Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Make small batch Instant Pot sweet potatoes for two, steamed on a trivet in a 3-quart pot. Soft and ready in about 15 minutes of cooking.

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Sara Noel
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Small Batch Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

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Two whole sweet potatoes steamed on a trivet in a 3-quart Instant Pot until soft. Serve them plain or loaded.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings
Calories112
Ingredients Equipment Directions

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • Steamer trivet

Equipment

  • cutting board

Directions
 

  1. Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke the skins with a fork.
  2. Pour the water into a 3-quart Instant Pot and set the trivet inside. Put the potatoes on the trivet and seal the lid.
  3. Cook on High pressure for 15 minutes.
  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release the rest.
  5. Take the potatoes out and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 130g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 5.4g | Vitamin A: 18443IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; sweet potatoes counted as raw sweet potato (a medium one 130 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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