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Baked vs microwaved sweet potato?

hausisse
hausisse Posts: 90
edited January 25 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys! I know that microwaving a sweet potato is quicker and changes the texture, but does anybody have any strong preference as to which is better and why? Thank you!

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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,522 Member
    Baked caramelizes some of the sugars and baked just tastes better overall. imo
  • Angela7zFit
    Angela7zFit Posts: 53 Member
    I usually do them in the microwave. But I love them in the oven, takes a long time and sometimes I don't have the time.
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    I think they cook more evenly in the oven, but if I'm in a hurry, it's the microwave.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Baked caramelizes some of the sugars and baked just tastes better overall. imo

    Yes. Baking also evaporates some of the moisture if you fork them first. That makes them less dense, same as with a regular potato.
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    i microwave till nearly cooked then finish of in the oven
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