Are you tired of boring dinners? Craving something quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor? Look no further! As a busy parent juggling work and family, I understand the struggle to put delicious meals on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. That’s why I’m so excited to share my Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes recipe with you. It’s become a weeknight staple in my house, and I know it will be in yours too! Get ready for a simple yet satisfying meal the whole family will devour.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always had a way of making simple ingredients sing. While this isn’t her exact recipe, the combination of savory sausage with the sweetness of honey and sweet potatoes instantly transports me back to her kitchen, filled with warmth and delicious aromas. It’s comfort food with a healthy twist, and that’s something I truly cherish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (or pre-cooked sausage sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar (and red pepper flakes, if using).
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat everything evenly.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot Enjoy!
Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.1 pound sweet potatoes
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound Italian sausage
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.1 pound sweet potatoes
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar (and red pepper flakes, if using).3 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat everything evenly.1 pound Italian sausage, 1 pound sweet potatoes
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.Salt, Pepper
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot Enjoy!Fresh parsley
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