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    Home » Side Dishes

    Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Jul 19, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    These Sautéed Sweet Potatoes are a super easy and flavorful side dish! They're great with breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes.

    Sauteed sweet potato in a cast iron skillet.

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for sautéed sweet potatoes measured out.
    • Cubed Sweet Potato - I suggest peeling the potatoes, but if you don't have time just give them a good scrub before cutting!
    • Salt - Feel free to add more as needed.
    • Olive Oil - You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil for this recipe!
    • Paprika - Feel free to add more or less depending on how much spice you like. You can also add chili powder!

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing Potatoes

    Start by peeling and cubing sweet potato into small bite sized pieces. 

    Step 2: Seasoning Potatoes

    Next, add cubed sweet potato into a bowl with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated.

    Bowl of cubed sweet potato tossed in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

    Step 3: Cooking Sweet Potatoes

    Then add seasoned potatoes to a pre-heated cast iron skillet. (Use more oil as needed.) Stir around and cover for a few minutes. Repeat until potatoes are soft with crispy edges.

    Sauteed sweet potato in a cast iron skillet sitting on a wooden cooling rack.

    Expert Tips

    • Use a cast iron skillet for this recipe! I find they're a great non-toxic and non-stick option for cooking.
    • Peel the potatoes before cutting. Although it's not necessary, it tastes better without the skin.
    • Pre-heat the skillet before adding the potatoes. This will help to give them a crispy edge.
    • Cover the pan in-between stirring! This will steam the potatoes and cook them faster.

    Serving Suggestions

    The great part about this recipe is that it is extremely versatile! It can be served for breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon or with a Vegetable Frittata!

    For lunch and dinner options I would suggest serving them with Burgers, Roasted Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Fajita Steak, or even as a Thanksgiving Side Dish!

    Wooden spoon scooping out sauteed sweet potato.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months!

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    Recipe

    Sauteed sweet potato in a cast iron skillet.

    Sautéed Sweet Potato

    Sautéed Sweet Potatoes are a super easy and flavorful side dish! They're great with breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 260 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Or any large non-stick skillet.

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Cups Cubed Sweet Potato
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ½ Teaspoon Paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Start by peeling and cubing sweet potato into small bite sized pieces.
    • Next, add cubed sweet potato into a bowl with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated.
    • Then add seasoned potatoes to a pre-heated cast iron skillet. (Use more oil as needed.) Stir around and cover for a few minutes. Repeat until potatoes are soft with crispy edges.

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Use a cast iron skillet for this recipe! I find they're a great non-toxic and non-stick option for cooking.
    • Peel the potatoes before cutting. Although it's not necessary, it tastes better without the skin.
    • Pre-heat the skillet before adding the potatoes. This will help to give them a crispy edge.
    • Cover the pan in-between stirring! This will steam the potatoes and cook them faster.
    See full post for more information and helpful photos.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 728mgPotassium: 898mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 37757IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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