Side dishe for 1
Microwave Sweet Potato
A whole sweet potato cooks quickly in the microwave, then gets finished with butter, salt, and pepper.
Typical price
$3.42for 4 servings
$0.86 per serving$3.42 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 small pat of butter
Steps
- Scrub the sweet potato and pierce it several times with a fork.
- Place it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Turn the potato and microwave for 2 to 4 minutes more, until it is soft when pressed.
- Split the potato, add the butter, and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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