Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutritious root vegetable. Here are a few common cooking methods.
Baking 1.Scrub clean: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. 2.Pierce: Use a fork to pierce the skin in a few places.
Bake: Place the sweet potatoes directly on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Roasting – Prepare: Follow the same steps as for baking.
Season: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add any desired spices like cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
– Roast: Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) until tender and slightly caramelized. Boiling
– Scrub clean: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. – Boil: Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 20-30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Microwaving Pierce: Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork.
Microwave: Place the sweet potato in the microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Once cooked, sweet potatoes can be eaten whole, mashed, or used in various recipes.