Boiled Sweet Potatoes

Name: Boiled Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 teaspoons salt; Optional: butter, chopped parsley and pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This boiled sweet potato recipe proves that the simplest way can be the best way. Serve these boiled and mashed sweet potatoes as a low-carb side dish that's big on flavor.

Ingredients

5 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons salt
Optional: butter, chopped parsley and pepper

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or stock pot; cover with water. Add salt, stir, and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain. If desired, top with butter, parsley, pepper and additional salt.