Description
This One-Pan Sausage Sweet Potatoes Honey Garlic recipe is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner that combines savory sausage, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a rich honey garlic sauce. It’s a comforting, satisfying dish perfect for busy evenings and versatile enough to customize with additional vegetables or plant-based sausage alternatives.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice), sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional vegetables: bell peppers, Brussels sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into rounds and mince the garlic cloves carefully to get the best flavor.
- Cook sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Cook sweet potatoes: In the same skillet, add sweet potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize and soften.
- Add garlic and honey: Stir in the minced garlic and honey, mixing well so the sweet potatoes get coated with the sticky honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld and the garlic become fragrant.
- Combine sausage and sweet potatoes: Return the sausage to the skillet, stirring everything together for another 2 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, with optional sides like fresh green salad or steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish is highly versatile; swap sausage for plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian option.
- You can add other vegetables such as bell peppers or Brussels sprouts for extra nutrition and color.
- For a lower-calorie version, use turkey sausage and reduce the amount of olive oil.
- Make sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
