Cooking potatoes in the microwave is a quick and easy way to prepare this versatile vegetable. Simply wash the potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes per potato, or until tender. You can then enjoy your microwaved potatoes as a side dish, in a salad, or in a soup or stew.
Microwaving potatoes has several benefits over other cooking methods. First, it is much faster than boiling or roasting potatoes. Second, microwaving preserves more of the potato’s nutrients than other cooking methods. Third, microwaving is a more energy-efficient way to cook potatoes than other methods.
