How to Make Instant Pot Roasted Melting Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of sweet potatoes but tired of the same old baked or mashed options? Look no further than the Instant Pot Roasted Melting Sweet Potatoes. This recipe takes the classic sweet potato and elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. The result is a tender and caramelized sweet potato that practically melts in your mouth, with a perfectly sweet and savory flavor that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds).

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add sweet potato rounds in a single layer and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 4 minutes more. Pour vegetable broth over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Close and lock lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  • Nutrition

    617 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 1788mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 791mg