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Overhead view of a large white bowl of cubed, boiled sweet potatoes on a table with a white tablecloth.

How To Boil Sweet Potatoes

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Learn how to boil sweet potatoes perfectly with these easy instructions!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 8 servings

Equipment Needed

  • vegetable scrub brush (or dish towel, optional)
  • Cutting board
  • potato peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Large pot (no lid needed)
  • Fork
  • Colander

Ingredients Needed

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (washed, peeled, cubed)
  • cold water (enough to cover potatoes)
  • 1 big pinch salt

Instructions

  • Using vegetable brush, dish towel, or hands, scrub sweet potatoes under running water, removing any surface dirt. Carefully peel sweet potatoes, then chop potatoes into small, evenly-sized cubes.
    Overhead view of cubed sweet potatoes on a cutting board next to a whole sweet potato.
  • Place cubed potatoes in large pot. Fill pot with enough water that waterline rests 1" above top of potatoes.
    Overhead view of cubed sweet potatoes in water in a large pot.
  • Heat pot over medium-high heat. When water begins to boil, immediately reduce heat to medium. Simmer potatoes, uncovered, 10 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes can easily be pierced with tines of fork.
  • Once potatoes are tender, carefully remove pot from heat. Pour water and potatoes into colander to drain. Use boiled sweet potatoes as desired.
    Overhead view of cubed sweet potatoes in a silver colander on a white table.

Recipe Notes

  • If your pot is too full or heavy for you to comfortably pour the hot water and potatoes into a colander, you can use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes from the pot instead.
  • Cook time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potato cubes. Smaller cubes will cook faster than larger ones, so try to keep them all as even as possible. 

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 146kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Total Carbs: 34g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Net Carbs: 29g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 573mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg