Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
Description
The recipe calls for peeling and dicing medium sweet potatoes before cooking them in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. By stirring every couple of minutes, the potatoes develop even browning and cook through to a fork-tender texture. Ground cumin is stirred in during the last minute to infuse a subtle spice.
The resulting sautéed sweet potatoes combine soft, creamy insides with lightly crisped surfaces, offering a satisfying contrast in texture. The cumin adds a mildly smoky aroma and depth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the tubers.
Sautéed Sweet Potatoes pair well with proteins like chicken or fish and can be a flavorful addition to a vegetable medley or grain bowl. The seasoning is balanced for general palates but can be adjusted to taste.
Dice the potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking. Cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. You can also freeze cooked pieces in a single layer before transferring to freezer bags for up to 4 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes. Dice into half inch cubes.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a cast iron or nonstick skillet.
- Add sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring every two minutes, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add the ground cumin and stir to cook for an additional minute.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform half-inch cubes to cook evenly.
- Store cooked sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days before reheating.
- Freeze cooked sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined sheet tray until solid, then transfer to freezer bags; freeze for up to 4 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 24050IU | 481% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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