Description
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are a delicious, nutritious side dish that cooks to perfection in just 15 minutes. With their creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor, these vibrant orange gems make an ideal accompaniment to any meal or can be enjoyed on their own. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, they’re sure to impress at your next dinner gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into uniform 1-2 inch cubes.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in the steamer basket insert inside the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting once cooking is complete.
- Carefully remove the sweet potatoes using tongs or a slotted spoon, taste, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg