Steamed Sweet Potatoes
Here’s how to make a steamed sweet potato in just 30 minutes! This easy method makes moist, tender flesh, ideal for topping, stuffing, or using in your favorite sweet potato recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 potatoes 1x
- Category: Side Dish or Main Dish
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
Instructions
- Place water in a pot* to a level just below the steamer basket (about 1 inch of water). Bring it to a boil.
- Add the steamer basked with whole sweet potatoes. Maintain a steady boil and steam for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the size of the potato, until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then slice in half and top with your favorite toppings (see Stuffed Sweet Potatoes).
Notes
*If you have an Instant Pot, try same method in a pressure cooker! Go to Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-sweet-potato/
