Description
This Instant Pot sweet potato recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights, meal prep, or healthy snacking. In under 40 minutes, you get tender, perfectly cooked sweet potatoes that are naturally sweet, creamy, and versatile. You can serve them whole, mashed, or with your favorite toppings. With minimal effort, you get maximum flavor and nutrition, making this a family-friendly, nutrient-packed side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 cup water
- Optional: butter, cinnamon, honey, or herbs for topping
Instructions
- Wash and dry sweet potatoes.
- Pour water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Arrange sweet potatoes on the trivet.
- Close lid, seal, and cook on high pressure for 15–20 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove sweet potatoes carefully.
- Slice, mash, or serve whole with optional toppings.
Notes
- Select sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Experiment with flavor-infused liquids or toppings.
- Reheat gently to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot / Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg