Sweet Potato Sauté
A simple sweet potato sauté made with a handful of ingredients, and ready in 20 minutes! This is an excellent way to quickly cook crisp sweet potatoes without having to turn on the oven. Serve as a side dish, enjoy as breakfast potatoes, or add to your buddha bowls! There are so many ways to enjoy these crispy sweet potatoes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp garlic
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes, and chop into thin rounds, then cut into quarters. Finely chop the red onion.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, and red onion. Sauté until translucent.
- Add the sweet potatoes in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped herbs (optional).
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Notes
Tips for Making Sweet Potato Sauté
- Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the sliced sweet potatoes.
- Make sure to cook the sweet potatoes in a single layer to allow them to brown and crisp on both sides.
- Slice the sweet potatoes evenly so that they cook at the same rate.
- Use a large skillet so that the potatoes can cook in a single layer.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add different seasoning depending on your taste preference. Cayenne for spice. Paprika for smoky. Cinnamon and Nutmeg for warm hints of sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10688IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg