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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

These Sautéed Sweet Potatoes are well-seasoned with lots of garlic, easy to make, and ready in just 30 minutes. A healthy and delicious vegetable side dish, these flavorful pan-fried sweet potatoes are made with only 8 ingredients and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 152kcal
Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet. Once hot, add sweet potatoes to the skillet, spreading them out into a single layer. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir the sweet potato and pour the water into the skillet. Quickly cover again with the lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and tender.
    2 tablespoons light olive oil, 2 large sweet potatoes, ¼ cup water
  • Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the sweet potato, stirring to coat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves garlic

Notes

  • Quick Tip: Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a Teflon-free non-stick skillet to ensure the cooked sweet potato does not stick to your pan.
  • Storage: Store leftover sautéed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to one year.
  • Make Ahead: Peel and cut raw sweet potatoes into cubes and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator with ice water for up to 4 days before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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