Microwave sweet potato with cottage cheese and seasonings Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato (yam) 1/2 cup cottage cheese Red pepper flakes A pat of butter, if desired Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Prepare the Sweet Potato: Rinse the sweet potato thoroughly under cold water and scrub away any dirt. Pat it dry with a paper towel. Pierce for venting: Use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potato, about 3-4 times on each side. This helps steam escape during cooking and prevents the potato from exploding. Microwave: Place the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potato. Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip the potato over (use tongs or an oven mitt if needed) and microwave for another 2-3 minutes. Check for doneness: Insert a knife into the center of the sweet potato. If it slides in easily without resistance, the potato is cooked through. If it's still firm, continue cooking in 30-second increment...