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Sweet Potato

shakybabe
shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Can I put sweet potato in microwave like a white one to make a jacket potato?

Would it take longer than a white potato to cook?

Thanks

Replies

  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Yes you can, baked sweet potato works really well like this!

    I find it takes less time than a white potato - 5-8 minutes.
  • mmsilvia
    mmsilvia Posts: 459 Member
    I cook mine in the microwave all the time. Quick & easy.
  • GalaxyDuck
    GalaxyDuck Posts: 406 Member
    Yes you can, baked sweet potato works really well like this!

    I find it takes less time than a white potato - 5-8 minutes.

    ^^This!
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    do i just stick fork in it a few times like have to do with white one so it doesn't explode?

    I only discovered sweet potatoes when I started trying to lose weight and dropped 'white carbs', so far I've only cut them into 'chips' and cooked them in the oven with a little oil and herbs... I miss jacket spuds sometimes though!
  • Gosser
    Gosser Posts: 178 Member
    Yep, just like normal potato
  • Nuriyan
    Nuriyan Posts: 5
    Yes you can!
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    jacket potato????
  • gleechick609
    gleechick609 Posts: 544 Member
    MAKE SURE YOU SCRUB THE SKIN REALLY WELL!!!!! The skin holds all the nutrients!!!! :)
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