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Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Sausage and Sweet Potatoes: Quick Honey Garlic Delight

This Sausage and Sweet Potatoes recipe brings together savory and sweet flavors in a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 lb Sausage can substitute with chicken sausage or plant-based options
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup Honey can swap with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika adjust according to spice preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling the sweet potatoes and cutting them into uniform 1-inch cubes. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring until browned.
  3. Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet. Stir and let them cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the sausage and sweet potatoes.
  5. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cut into uniform pieces for consistent cooking. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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