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How to make perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes everytime


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  • Author: Anvita
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Diet: VegetarianDiet

Description

Learn how to make the perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes everytime! Silky, smooth and ready in a a fraction of the time to roast them. Quick and easy pressure cooker recipe. Use them as a perfect side or meal prep them for a casserole or mashed potatoes. You won't be disappointed at all.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 3 small to medium sweet potatoes
  • 3 tsp butter (optional)

Instructions

    Step 1 - You start picking small to medium sized sweet potatoes.  Clean the Sweet Potatoes by scrubbing the skin of the sweet potato under running water with a clean brush to get rid of any dirt on it.

    Step 2 - Pour water into the inner pot, place the steamer rack followed by arranging the sweet potatoes in a single layer. Close the lid and seal the vent.

    Step 3 - Pressure cook them based on the width of the sweet potatoes followed by allowing the pressure to naturally release (NPR).  This will yield you perfectly cook and tender texture.

    2 inches or less in width - 18 minutes. NPR

    2-3 inches in width - 25-30 minutes. NPR

    3-4 inches in width - 60 minutes.NPR

    Step 4 - Carefully open the lid and remove the steamer rack. Allow the sweet potato to cool for a 2-3 minutes and then take each sweet potato and slice it with a knife from one and to another. 

    Step 5 - Fluff with a fork and either garnish with butter and spices or meal prep for a casserole or mash.

Notes

Learn how to make the perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes everytime! Silky, smooth and ready in a a fraction of the time to roast them. Quick and easy pressure cooker recipe. Use them as a perfect side or meal prep them for a casserole or mashed potatoes. You won't be disappointed at all.

  • Cuisine: American