Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (yams) are incredibly easy to make with only 2 ingredients and less than 30 mins. They make a great side or main course and can easily be turned into dessert. I have included tips for the perfect steamed sweet potatoes, This recipe is suitable for people following a vegan, paleo, gluten-free and whole30 diet. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
So, these Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (Instant Pot Yams) are all about indulging my orange vegetable madness which I have not done for looooooooooooooooooooooooong while.
Seriously, what is up with that.
because well it is new, but the primary reason is my sweet potato recipe madness. Just getting that out there.
Sweet potatoes are a massive freezer and pantry staple with me – just check out my super easy five spice sweet potato and carrot soup, chocolate chip sweet potato waffles and baked sweet potato pancake to see.
Plus, I like that sweet potatoes are savoury on one hand. BUT with a little change in ingredients aka a dash of maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon etc, you could just as easily tuck into a dessert. Best food ever right? Kinda like drop everything and make this recipe right now.
Why Cook Sweet Potatoes in an Instant Pot?
Particularly useful in busier times when you need your oven and cooker free to make other things.
Because it is extremely quick to do so (less than 30 mins) – quicker than using an oven.
Plus in general, all foods can be cooked quickly — usually in less than half the time of other cooking methods. Win – win.
These sturdy pyrex bowls are perfect for serving.
These measuring jugs or cups are very perfect for what you need.
Use these lovely measuring teaspoons to measure out your flavourings.
Store leftover food in these.
The best thing about this Steamed Sweet Potato recipe is that you need only 2 ingredients. No lie peeps. 2 Ingredients aka, sweet potato and water.
Select the steam programme, set the timer for 12 mins and that is it.
Serve with toppings including a little dash of amazing salt.
Tip 1. The cooking time may vary a bit depending on the size of your sweet potato. I tend to use smaller sweet potatoes. Medium to larger sweet potatoes can take anything from 15-18 mins to cook. Try 12 mins the first time you cook some and see their doneness. And adapt the cooking time on the next go.
Tip 2. If using bigger sweet potatoes, I suggest you halve them lengthwise before steaming as this will cut down on the cooking time – because sometimes you don't want to have to wait for 18 mins.
Tip 4. Do make sure to scrub the sweet potatoes clean as you don't want to be tucking into gritty potatoes.
What to serve the steamed sweet potato with?
Well, sky is the limit with this one. You can serve it with anything you prefer. Trust me I have had these with everything.
I have served these Steamed Sweet Potatoes with yoghurt (coconut yoghurt if vegan) and paprika, cinnamon butter, cranberry butter, West African Groundnut Spicy Chicken Soup, chicken curry, roast lamb, mashed into sweet potato cakes, a dash of maple syrup and just eaten straight up plan with nothing else needed.
Yeap, sky is sooooooo the limit with this recipe.
If you use small sweet potatoes (about 60g / 2.1 oz each), there are 2 Freestyle points per serving.
Hey Instant Pot lovers, I have got your back with these extra Instant Pot recipes which you can check out below. Knock yourself out.
To learn everything you need to know about the Instant Pot, check out this post: Instant Pot Review – The Ultimate Guide to the Instant Pot.
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Add water to the Instant Pot bowl.
Add in the steaming rack and then place the sweet potatoes on the rack.
Select the steam programme, set timer for about 12 mins and let cook till done.
Allow the Instant Pot pressure to reduce naturally, this may take about 15 minutes.
Open, remove the sweet potato and serve.
The cooking time may vary a bit depending on the size of your sweet potato. I tend to use smaller sweet potatoes. Medium to larger sweet potatoes can take anything from 15-18 mins to cook. Try 12 mins the first time you cook some and see their doneness. And adapt the cooking time on the next go.
This sounds like a great recipe, love the photos it's making me hungry!
It's a great idea to cook your sweet potatoes in an Instant pot, they cook so well and such a hassle free method. This is the kind of supper I'd be happy with on a busy mid-week evening. Delicious and satisfying.