Sweet Potato in Syrup

Place the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with water and cover

Microwave on high for 8 minutes

Check if they're tender, remove from microwave and drain

Reserve 1/2 cup of the water

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and butter

Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until caramelized, stirring once during that time

Add the reserved water and cook for an additional 3 minutes

Stir well to ensure the sugar dissolves evenly

Combine the sweet potatoes and cook with lid, for another 3 minutes at the same power level

Let it cool down and serve at room temperature

224 calories per serving