As a busy mom, I’m always looking for ways to make mealtime easier without sacrificing taste or nutrition. That’s why I love making Crockpot Sweet Potatoes. I can toss them in the slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, they’re perfectly cooked and ready to serve. Plus, my kids absolutely love them! Whether I’m serving them alongside roasted veggies or turning them into a hearty sweet potato mash, they’re always a hit at the dinner table.
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: vegan butter, cinnamon, maple syrup
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Crockpot or slow cooker
- Fork
Preparation Steps:
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while cooking.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the sweet potatoes from the crockpot and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the sweet potatoes hot with your favorite toppings, such as vegan butter, cinnamon, or maple syrup.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Potassium: 18%
- Magnesium: 8%
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
As a busy mom, I'm always looking for ways to make mealtime easier without sacrificing taste or nutrition. That's why I love making Crockpot Sweet Potatoes. I can toss them in the slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, they're perfectly cooked and ready to serve. Plus, my kids absolutely love them! Whether I'm serving them alongside roasted veggies or turning them into a hearty sweet potato mash, they're always a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: vegan butter cinnamon, maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while cooking.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the sweet potatoes from the crockpot and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the sweet potatoes hot with your favorite toppings, such as vegan butter, cinnamon, or maple syrup.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Potassium: 18%
- Magnesium: 8%
