Steamed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Fresh sweet potatoes steaming in a metal basket, ready for cooking or baking.

Steamed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet steamed purple sweet potatoes are a quick and healthy side dish. Made with just 2 ingredients on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker, they are perfect for meal prep and pair with sweet or savory toppings.

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Author :Tatiana

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Course Appetizers and sides

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients

3 medium purple sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs
1 to 2 cups water
Pinch of salt optional

Instructions

Stovetop method

Wash and scrub purple sweet potatoes well.
Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside. Bring to a boil.
Add sweet potatoes in a single layer, cover, and steam for 20 to 25 minutes.
Check with a fork. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Pressure cooker method

Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot and place a trivet inside.
Add whole purple sweet potatoes on top.
Lock the lid and pressure cook on HIGH for 12 minutes
Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Open carefully and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or steam again for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 3gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 128mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

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