Microwave Sweet Potato. Cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave is a well known method. This is an ideal form of cooking for those who are health conscious. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals and low in calories. So, it is a real treat for those calorie counters out there. Cooking in the microwave will help maintain the nutritional value as well. To add fibre to your diet, try eating them with the skin.

 Sweet potatoes can be served as a dessert or a main dish. There are a few things to note before putting them in the microwave. Wash them well and pierce them with a fork so that they cook evenly. If they are not pierced, they might stay raw inside. Also, pricking helps release the steam during cooking. The cooking time on the microwave should be set depending on the number of sweet potatoes put in. The more they are, the more time they take to cook. Set the heat on your microwave depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Set on medium if they are small and on high if big in size. Another thing to remember is to turn them in the microwave halfway during cooking time. For instance, if the timer is set for 14 minutes, turn the sweet potatoes after 7 minutes to cook them equally on all sides. After cooking, cut them after they have cooled down considerably to avoid them crumbling.

 There are quite a few recipes to prepare sweet potatoes in the microwave. The simplest way is to put them in the microwave for 10-12 minutes. After getting them out, cut them into thick slices and simply season them with salt and pepper. Another way to enjoy them if you aren't calorie conscious is to cut the sweet potatoes into halves and spread cheese or butter on them. To add to the taste, sprinkle a few herbs of your choice. They turn out to be absolutely delicious. Bring out different flavors by adding spices like cardamom and cinnamon. So, enjoy this sweet and nutritious vegetable by trying out different recipes. Good luck!