boil sweet potatoes
A simple and quick method to perfectly boil sweet potatoes for any dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes about 2 medium
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water.
- Peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler.
- Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a medium saucepan. Add water to cover the cubes by about 1 inch.
- Add the salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Serve hot as a side dish or use in your favorite recipes.
Notes
For softer sweet potatoes, simmer a few minutes longer. For firmer sweet potatoes, reduce simmering time slightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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