Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Cubed Or Whole

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Cubed Or Whole

If you are interested in how to make Instant pot sweet potatoes cubed or whole you will love this post. I’m so glad I got my instant pot because it really makes the best dishes quick and easy. Especially delicious vegan and plant based ones like this. Cubed or diced sweet potatoes are done in less than 10 minutes while whole ones are done in 30! 

I adore instant pot sweet potatoes cubed and whole! Sweet potatoes are a member of the morning glory family, they are sweet, starchy, and nutritious. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more. For example they contain fiber, carbs, and protein. Also vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. Sweet potatoes also contain folate, vitamin c, and vitamin E. 

How long should I cook sweet potatoes whole depending on their size?

• small- under 2 inches: 15 minutes.
• medium– 2-3 inches: 30 minutes.
• large– 3-4 inches: 60 minutes.

What ingredients do you need to make instant pot sweet potatoes cubed or whole?

Ingredients. 

• 3 medium sweet potatoes 
• 1 tbsp oil 
• 2 tsp salt 
• An Instant Pot

To Cook Them Whole:

Step 1. Rinse them well, slice off the ends, then poke holes sporadically with a fork.

Step 2. Then place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and arrange sweet potatoes on the trivet.

Step 3. Drizzle them with the oil and sprinkle the salt.

Step 4. Add 1.5 cups water inside as well. (This is important or else they will burn)

Step 5. Close the lid and set the valve to ‘sealing’.

Step 5. Set it to pressure cooker – high mode- for 20 to 30 minutes depending on how thick your potatoes are.

Step 6. When the timer beeps allow for a natural pressure release. (Don’t open it for about 10 minutes). 

Step 7. If they are still not fully cooked try 10 minute increments until they are.

How do you make instant pot sweet potatoes cubed?

Step 1. Rinse them and cut off the ends then dice them into half inch pieces 

Step 2. Toss them in a large bowl with the oil and salt.

Step 3. Add them inside the instant pot with 3 to 4 tbsp of water.

Step 4.  Close the lid and set the valve to ‘sealing’.

Step 5. Set it to pressure cooker – high mode- for 4 to 5 minutes. 

Step 6. When the timer beeps allow for a natural pressure release. (Don’t open it for about 10 minutes). 

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount per serving
Calories	140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	3%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1620mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 0mg	0%