Sausage and Sweet Potatoes: A Cozy Weeknight Delight

A delightful Sausage and Sweet Potatoes recipe featuring a honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course One-Pot Meals

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

For the Skillet

1 pound sausage Choose chicken, turkey, pork, or plant-based
2 medium sweet potatoes Cubed

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
¼ cup honey
4 cloves garlic Minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish

¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1 pound of sausage and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
Add 2 cubed medium sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring gently.
In a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup honey, 4 minced cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the sausage and sweet potatoes, stirring to coat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.

Notes

For the best results, choose quality sausage and cut sweet potatoes into even sizes for even cooking. Adjust honey to taste if a sweeter sauce is desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keyword family favorite, Honey Garlic Sauce, One-Pot Meal, quick dinner, Sausage, Sweet Potatoes

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