Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes – Food Faith Fitness

Quick and easy sweet potatoes that make any meal a conveniently cooked masterpiece!

Usually, when I bake sweet potatoes in the oven, it takes forty-five minutes to an hour, depending on the temperature. But the Instant Pot is a game-changer, and the time is cut down to only thirty minutes! That’s the perfect amount of time to make other dishes to go along with it, and by the time you’re done, so is the Instant Pot — and you’ve got a full, scrumptious meal on your hands.

Instant Pot sweet potatoes are tender, earthy, and seasoned to perfection with butter, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. You can take it a step further by adding a teaspoon or two of cinnamon, which is what I like to do. Other warming spices you could use are cumin or cayenne. I also find that cardamom goes well with sweet potatoes, whether roasted or boiled.

As you can see, this dish is simple, straightforward, and oh-so-sweet! It’s the perfect side for a big holiday meal or a convenient snack for a weekend at home.

Are Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Healthy?

This dish is as wholesome as it is delicious! There’s nothing shady about sweet potatoes; they’re rich in fiber (especially if you leave the skins on), as well as vitamins and minerals, too. With no added sugar or preservatives, this is one of the healthiest recipes out there. It’s gluten-free and vegetarian as well! To make it vegan, simply use vegan butter or coconut oil.

A Nutty Topping for Your Sweet Potatoes

While these sweet potatoes are delightful as is, I also like to jazz them up with a terrific little topping! You can easily make this on the stove while the potatoes are cooking. Mix one cup of raw pecans, one tablespoon of cinnamon (or pumpkin spice), one teaspoon of cardamom, and one to two tablespoons of honey or maple syrup in a bowl. Stir together until they’re thoroughly coated.

Next, heat up a pan on the stove at medium heat. Melt some butter or coconut oil in the pan and let it become shiny. Then, toss in the nuts and cook them to perfection, for about five to ten minutes. Say “hello” to your homemade honey-toasted pecans, which make an excellent topping for these luscious sweet potatoes!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup water
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, cleaned, dried, and pierced all over with a fork
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
• Unsalted butter, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Scrub and prick sweet potatoes; set up Instant Pot.

Cook

Cook sweet potatoes on high pressure.

Finish

Release pressure and serve with salt, pepper, parsley, and preferred toppings.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

You can serve these sweet potatoes as a side to almost anything, but some of the best matching mains are these Spinach Scrambled Eggs for breakfast, a Cranberry Chicken Salad for lunch, or some Lamb Chops with Peas and Carrots for dinner.

For a dessert, I recommend either making the pecan topping I suggested above, or slathering them with some Slow Cooker Apple Butter. The choice is yours, and there’s so much wiggle room for creativity!

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