How to Cook Sweet Potatoes Perfectly (Without Water)

Method 1: Oven

Ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Scrub and pierce: Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pierce them a few times with a fork. This helps the steam to escape and cook the potatoes evenly.
3. Drizzle with oil: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Method 2: Microwave

Ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes

Instructions:

1. Pierce: Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork.
2. Microwave: Place the sweet potatoes directly in the microwave.
3. Cook: Cook on high for 5-8 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.

Tips:

• Check for doneness: To check if the sweet potatoes are cooked through, insert a fork into the center. If it goes in easily, they are done.
• Let cool: Before peeling and slicing the sweet potatoes, let them cool slightly to prevent burns.
• Serve: Enjoy the sweet potatoes as they are, or add them to your favorite recipes.

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