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Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce Bliss

This Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce is a quick, protein-packed, gluten-free dinner that balances savory and sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Saute
  • 1 pound Sausage (Italian or chicken) Feel free to swap for turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter touch.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cubed) Provides sweetness; remember to cube them for even cooking.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Provides the dish's signature sweetness; maple syrup is a great vegan alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Don't skimp on this for optimum flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (or tamari) Choose tamari for gluten-free preparation.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for an extra dimension.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, about one-inch cubes for even cooking. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in cubed sweet potatoes and sauté together for an additional 5 minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over sausages and sweet potatoes.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is a great meal prep option, making it easy to reheat leftovers for busy days.

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