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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes in a serving bowl.
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Easy Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

Sautéed sweet potatoes are the perfect easy side dish for dinner! The sweet potatoes have tender insides with crisp outsides and are coated in tasty warm spices.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, side dish, sweet potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 182kcal
Author Lauren LeBlanc

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or cast-iron skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes 1 very large sweet potato, or 2 medium ones
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil substitute for avocado oil
  • Fresh herbs optional, try chives, parsley, or cilantro

Instructions

  • PREP: Wash and cut the sweet potato into ½ inch cubes. Toss with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until fully hot. Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds.
  • SAUTÉ: Add sweet potatoes to the hot pan in a single layer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fork tender, and browning on the sides.
  • SERVE: Serve warm topped with fresh herbs and flakey sea salt as needed.

Notes

  • A cast iron skillet or nonstick pan will work for this recipe. For salt measurements, I use extra fine Himalayan salt.
  • If using a different type of salt, you may have to adjust the measurement.
  • You can choose to peel or not peel. I like leaving the peel on. The skin of the sweet potatoes To easily cut cubes, first cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch planks, then cut the planks into cubes.
  • If the potatoes start to stick, or brown too much, you can add in a splash of veggie or chicken broth, or water as needed.
  • How to store leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • How to freeze: I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  • How to reheat: Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave until warmed throughout. 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24278IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg