INSTANT POT SWEET POTATO RECIPE

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TIPS TO MAKE BEST SWEET POTATOES IN THE INSTANT POT

Use the sweet potatoes which are similar in size for one lot. The cooking time may vary according to the size of the potatoes and we want even cooking.
Do not forget to set the valve to sealing position.
Make sure to keep the sweet potatoes on a trivet and not touching the water. We actually want to steam the potatoes so that they are fluffy and not mushy.
You can increase the number of potatoes of 4-5 but do not overcrowd the pot.
The Instant Pot with take 10-12 minutes to build up the steam and start the timer.
Set the timer to 18 minutes for small potatoes, 20 minutes for medium sized and 25 minutes for large sweet potatoes.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE COOKING SWEET POTATOES IN INSTANT POT?

Cooking the sweet potatoes in Instant Pot keeps them perfectly moist as opposed to cooing in microwave or an oven where they tend to dry out and feel drab.
You just have to dump the potatoes in the IP and then you are hands free until they get done. I mean no flipping them or simmering the stove.
You can cook them in a big batch and use as required.

HOW TO SERVE THESE SWEET POTATOES

You can serve these sweet potatoes with a dollop of buter and a drizzle of honey.
You can even sprinkle some cinnamon powder if you like the flavour.
I like my sweet potatoes savory and I sprinkle some salt and freshly cracked pepper on top. A little garnish of parsley is all you need to make it look happy.
Use these cooked potatoes to make a mash.
You can use these as a filling for your parathas mixed with some onion, tomatoes, cilantro and spices.

HOW TO COOK SWEET POTATOES IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP

Add the water in the pot of your Instant Pot. Keep a trivet in the pan.
Cooked sweet potatoes.

INSTANT POT SWEET POTATO RECIPE

Tired of soggy, boiled sweet potatoes? Hail Instant Pot Sweet Potato which get ready, silky smooth in 30-35 minutes (yes, with natural pressure release).
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato

Tired of soggy, boiled sweet potatoes? Hail Instant Pot Sweet Potato which get ready, silky smooth in 30-35 minutes (yes, with natural pressure release). 
 Course Side Dish
 Cuisine Continental
 Prep Time 5 minutes
 Cook Time 30 minutes
 Total Time 35 minutes
 Servings  people
 Calories 215 kcal
 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

  • 500 g Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Add the water in the pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Keep a trivet in the pot.
  3. Keep the sweet potatoes on the trivet and close the lid of the Instant pot.
  4. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 18 minutes for small potatoes, 20 minutes for medium sized and 25 minutes for large sweet potatoes.
  5. It will take 10-12 minutes for the steam to build and timer to start. 
  6. Wait until the timer goes off.
  7. Let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes and then release the pressure manually.
  8. Open the lid of the Instant Pot and take out the cooked sweet potatoes.
  9. Use as required.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Sweet Potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
Sodium 140mg6%
Potassium 842mg24%
Total Carbohydrates 50g17%
Dietary Fiber 7g28%
Sugars 10g
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A709.4%
Vitamin C7.3%
Calcium7.5%
Iron8.5%