Wash the sweet potato with a brush under cold water to scrub the dirt away. Dry it with a paper towel, then prick it with a fork a few times.
Arrange the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave at high power for 5 minutes.Slide a paring knife in the center of the potato to check for doneness. The potato is cooked if the blade slides in easily through the center. If not, keep microwaving it in 30-second to 1-minute intervals.When ready, split the sweet potato in half with a knife and add your favorite topping.
MEXICAN TOPPING
Tasty and protein-rich Mexican-inspired topping with black bean quinoa salad, mashed avocado, and vegan sour cream.
MEDITERRANEAN TOPPING
Light and nutritious Mediterranean couscous salad with crispy roasted or air-fried chickpeas and creamy and nutty tahini sauce on top.
GREEK TOPPING
We use a simple couscous or bulgur salad with tomato and cucumber, then top it with crispy chickpeas, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese (we used dairy-free feta).
CHICKPEA TUNA TOPPING
Our delicious vegan tuna recipe is perfect to stuff microwave sweet potatoes. You can even add melty vegan cheese on top and arrange them on a baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
SIMPLE SAVORY TOPPING
A simple savory topping of butter (we use dairy-free), sage leaves fried in butter in a pan for 2 minutes, and sea salt or kosher salt.
SIMPLE SWEET TOPPING
A simple sweet topping with butter (we use dairy-free), maple syrup (or brown sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts (or pecans). You can also add chopped apple on top.We took the sweet potato out of its skin for this one, then mashed it lightly with a fork for the spices and maple syrup to go in. It was a scrumptious dessert.