tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post2810037587621753581..comments2024-03-18T12:20:15.607-05:00Comments on A Veggie Venture: Delicious Microwave Sweet Potato ♥Alanna Kellogghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-3785282654530286802014-06-11T19:26:43.148-05:002014-06-11T19:26:43.148-05:00The same thing happened to me with a burnt potato ...The same thing happened to me with a burnt potato after 10 minutes in the microwave. I would suggest 10 minutes only for a very weak microwave or a very big sweet potato.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-4022253534038475912014-03-10T20:36:03.916-05:002014-03-10T20:36:03.916-05:00THANK YOU for this <3 I never make sweet potat...THANK YOU for this <3 I never make sweet potatoes because of the hassle... now I will make them all the time. Jillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547669743225243713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-32032664111051542062013-07-04T13:32:49.580-05:002013-07-04T13:32:49.580-05:00It worked great. Thanks a lot for the tip.It worked great. Thanks a lot for the tip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-33692830367240906162013-03-07T22:07:59.838-06:002013-03-07T22:07:59.838-06:00wrapped in a moist paper towel and 3 mins flip and...wrapped in a moist paper towel and 3 mins flip and continued 3 mins. worked for me.<br /><br />no fires this time ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-78289030127047090492013-03-07T21:52:50.003-06:002013-03-07T21:52:50.003-06:00I think the best idea is also to wrap in a moist p...I think the best idea is also to wrap in a moist paper towelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-82115177685487487112013-03-07T21:51:49.627-06:002013-03-07T21:51:49.627-06:00i had to write after reading Adam's comment as...i had to write after reading Adam's comment as the same thing happened to me. fire in the microwave - burned the inside of my microwave - smoke filled my apartment - fire alarms... lol<br /><br />i didn't use any paper products - maybe 5 mins. is too long for my microwave? <br /><br />trying again and experimenting with times...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-71372660936851005982013-02-27T11:46:10.354-06:002013-02-27T11:46:10.354-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-1401241754021712212013-02-27T01:56:45.614-06:002013-02-27T01:56:45.614-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-57730252881351674602013-02-23T18:05:34.833-06:002013-02-23T18:05:34.833-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-41220804436237029052013-02-23T12:19:28.045-06:002013-02-23T12:19:28.045-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-48102729696859665962013-02-22T18:20:15.519-06:002013-02-22T18:20:15.519-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-22880364833379124932013-02-19T22:54:09.132-06:002013-02-19T22:54:09.132-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-82063266661842933672013-02-18T08:25:20.425-06:002013-02-18T08:25:20.425-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-48953054668993855012013-02-14T11:44:01.007-06:002013-02-14T11:44:01.007-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-86749141403283214692013-02-07T16:32:52.883-06:002013-02-07T16:32:52.883-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-6954090833754690682012-04-23T16:47:16.261-05:002012-04-23T16:47:16.261-05:00Yikes, Adam, glad you caught this on time. Good ad...<i>Yikes, Adam, glad you caught this on time. Good advice! I'm always hovering in the kitchen so it never occurred to me. </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-63259696620926985602012-04-23T16:39:33.713-05:002012-04-23T16:39:33.713-05:00I would encourage each person (as is part of commo...I would encourage each person (as is part of common sense) to keep an eye on their potato as it microwaves. I cooked mine for 5 minutes, then flipped it over and began to cook it another 5 minutes. While the second round of time was ticking away and I sat down to continue watching a movie, my potato and microwave caught on fire! Flames were big inside my microwave as it burned up the potato and the paper plates I used to cook it with. PLEASE USE CAUTION when microwaving for this long of time with items that can burn (paper, mostly). I should have kept an eye on it myself, but I thought it would work without problems...I'll know better for next time.A. N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06586561884939599865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-1757948890707686142011-08-31T15:37:35.239-05:002011-08-31T15:37:35.239-05:00Bigfoot ~ So glad you like the microwaved sweet po...<i>Bigfoot ~ So glad you like the microwaved sweet potato, me too, though pear chunks are a fascinating side! <br /><br />As for the yams versus sweet potato debate, it depends where you live. Nearly all the "yams" sold in the U.S. are really sweet potatoes, even when they're labeled otherwise, especially the "Garnet" - my favorite variety of sweet potato. <br /><br />In some specialty stores, you can find real yams, the kinds that are staples in Africa. I have a source near me and so did a comparison once, see <a href="http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2008/01/food-experiments-meet-yam-man.html" rel="nofollow">Meet the Yam Man</a>. As you'll see, real yams are incredibly starchy, to my taste (and there's little that I don't like) mostly inedible, at least roasted. <br /><br />So you see? No deceptive advertising here, at least not intentionally. :-) </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-31047958409852581972011-08-31T13:48:01.537-05:002011-08-31T13:48:01.537-05:00Just googled some directions to microwave a sweet ...Just googled some directions to microwave a sweet potato and found your site. My potato was small, so I nuked it a little less, but it turned out great! Thanks! I had mine with some fresh pear chunks. One thing - isn't the veggie in your picture a yam and not a sweet potato? Deceptive advertising, I say! :)<br />Thanks again!<br />Sorry if this is a double-post :pBigfoothttp://bigfootstudios.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-8344014193827115472010-11-24T19:04:22.556-06:002010-11-24T19:04:22.556-06:00I have been microwaving both sweet potatoes and Ir...I have been microwaving both sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes for years. My "source" said to put them in a brown lunch bag and then puncture them. I do not remember why, but the texture seems to be just perfect. Of course, we do eat them with the skins on, for the best benefit. Yes!!!!!!!!!<br />JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-53897165356918758582010-08-28T17:41:39.159-05:002010-08-28T17:41:39.159-05:00If you wet the paper towel, it also helps to preve...If you wet the paper towel, it also helps to prevent or minimize overcooking, especially since microwaves differ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-23677553026202175282009-06-05T02:32:25.137-05:002009-06-05T02:32:25.137-05:00I just found your blog & I love it! One of my ...I just found your blog & I love it! One of my favorite quick & filling lunches/dinners is half of a baked sweet potato with just a touch of butter alongside mixed baby greens, grape tomatoes & 1/4 or 1/2 of an avocado--I squeeze lime juice & sprinkle some sea salt over everything & it's so delicious!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003620013805357844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-83627609311561583232008-11-13T21:40:00.000-06:002008-11-13T21:40:00.000-06:00Congratulations Alanna! And I was just wondering a...Congratulations Alanna! And I was just wondering about microwaving sweet potatoes this week! You are definitely a great source for useful veggie info.Lisa (Show Me Vegan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06222499189852950447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-7777183403301852692008-07-30T16:47:00.000-05:002008-07-30T16:47:00.000-05:00In most cases in the US, Victoria, yams = sweet po...In most cases in the US, Victoria, yams = sweet potatoes. Real African yams are rare (check my post about <A HREF="http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2008/01/food-experiments-meet-yam-man.html" REL="nofollow">real yams</A> and they wouldn't cook well, I suspect, in a microwave. As for butter, well, do as you like, for sure.Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-54429410026698813532008-07-30T15:34:00.000-05:002008-07-30T15:34:00.000-05:00Can I substitute the sweet potato for a yam & ...Can I substitute the sweet potato for a yam & put some butter on top.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439078093670297628noreply@blogger.com