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The Easiest "Baked" Sweet Potatoes

How to "bake" sweet potatoes in less than 30 minutes using a pressure cooker.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Pressurizing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes whole, rinsed if needed
  • 1 cup Water
  • Butter or Coconut Oil optional
  • Cinnamon optional
  • Chipotle Powder optional, if you like spice

Instructions
 

  • Place steamer basket in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Lay sweet potatoes on top of the basket. Pour the water into the pot.
  • Cook on high pressure for 16 minutes - just remember "Sweet 16!". (*Check that the lid is sealed & not venting.) Release pressure when the timer is done & remove lid once pressure has fully released.
  • Carefully remove potatoes from pot - they will be hot! Serve immediately with butter & cinnamon. Chipotle is also optional for added spice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Here is the 6 Qt Instant Pot I use for this recipe.
Keyword 30 minutes, easy, healthy, instant pot, kid-friendly, whole 30