Microwave baked Red Potato : Here’s the recipe…
How to cook sweet potatoes in the microwave in minutes? Here’s the recipe! You will know that I follow a low glycemic index diet and American potatoes have a glycemic index of 50. You also know that, for me, the microwave is a great ally in the kitchen. It allows me to cook many vegetables that require long cooking and without immersing the food in water. This way you get a concentrate of flavors and the potatoes remain nice and firm. Perfect to serve as a side dish or as a base for many recipes, both sweet and savory. Sweet potatoes steamed in the microwave will surprise you.
Ingredient :
- 2 sweet potatoes (or American)
Microwave baked Red Potato : Here’s the recipe
How to cook sweet potatoes in the microwave
- Wash the potatoes well, make a few holes with the stick and place them in the bag. Set the microwave to 600 watts and cook for 15 minutes. Once cooked, leave to rest in the switched off microwave for 10 minutes.
- Procedure for cooking American potatoes in the microwave using cling film. After having washed and pricked the potatoes with a stick, place them in a pan or bowl and cover with cling film, making sure they adhere well to the edges. Set the microwave to 750 watts and start cooking for 15 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked you can cut them in two, lengthwise, and season them with salt, oil and paprika. You can pass them through a potato masher and mix them with bitter cocoa and agave syrup. Or use them for all your recipes.
