Sautéed sweet potatoes are the perfect fall side dish or anytime of the year when you want a healthier option that caramelizes with it’s natural sugars and is flavor packed.
If you’re looking to add a burst of flavor and a touch of health to your meals, sautéed sweet potatoes are the perfect addition to your plate.
Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also incredibly good for you. They are a rich source of fiber, promoting a healthy digestive system and helping you feel fuller for longer. Additionally, sweet potatoes contain high levels of antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage and boost your immune system.
The beauty of sautéed sweet potatoes lies in their versatility. They taste great with a simple salt and pepper seasoning. Or, you can pile on the flavor with my version that contains smokey chipotle peppers.
Add a delightful twist to your plate with sautéed sweet potatoes, I’ll show you how they’re done!
How To Make Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Sweet potatoes
- Chipotle paste (here or in store)
- Brown sugar
- Seasonings (listed below)
Quick tip before starting
You do not have to use my seasonings for this recipe. Sautéed sweet potatoes are great with just salt and pepper. However, this looking for something really special, I highly recommend testing out my version.
Making the sautéed sweet potatoes recipe
- First, peel and dice the sweet potatoes.
- Then, in a frying pan with a lid, add in some vegetable oil on medium heat. When hot, toss in the sweet potatoes then cover with the lid.
- Come back every 5 minutes or so and turn and move around the sweet potatoes using a smooth. When you can push a fork or toothpick into the largest sweet potato with a little resistant do not add the lid back on.
- Very important, do not cook the sweet potatoes until they are mushy. You want to be able to turn them and move them in the pan without them smashing.
- Now, add in the chipotle paste and other seasonings. Mix them around with the pan. Cook for about 3-5 minutes to give everything to work together then turn off the stove.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a plate then serve.
What to serve with sautéed sweet potatoes
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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- frying pan with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- First, peel and dice the sweet potatoes.
- Then, in a frying pan with a lid, add in some vegetable oil on medium heat. When hot, toss in the sweet potatoes then cover with the lid.
- Come back every 5 minutes or so and turn and move around the sweet potatoes using a smooth. When you can push a fork or toothpick into the largest sweet potato with a little resistant do not add the lid back on.
- Very important, do not cook the sweet potatoes until they are mushy. You want to be able to turn them and move them in the pan without them smashing.
- Now, add in the chipotle paste and other seasonings. Mix them around with the pan. Cook for about 3-5 minutes to give everything to work together then turn off the stove.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a plate then serve.