Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter
Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter deliver plush, steamy flesh with a caramel-kissed edge, quickly finished with melting butter, a drizzle of honey, and warm cinnamon. The contrast of sweet and salty makes each bite cozy and satisfying. Serve as a speedy weeknight side or a simple lunch when you crave comfort without turning on the oven.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the sweet potatoes and poke them several times all over with a fork.
- 2
Set them in the microwave on a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Cook on high for 5 minutes (you may need more time depending on your microwave’s power and the potatoes’ thickness).
- 3
Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Take them out and check for softness. If they are not soft, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes more. Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and let them cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Cut them open and add the butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mash the soft flesh with a fork.
- Calories 355.41 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 51.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.85 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 28.82 mg Moderate
- Sodium 169.81 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.61 g Good Source
- Sugar 21.47 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 74.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source
- Potassium 32.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3304.83 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 31.74 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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