Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring savory sausage and tender sweet potatoes coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound sausage can substitute with chicken sausage or plant-based options
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup honey can be replaced with maple syrup for vegan option
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil
1 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

large skillet
medium bowl
knife
cutting board

Method

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic and gather all ingredients.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Stir in cubed sweet potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin softening.
In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour sauce over the sausage and sweet potato mixture.
Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Use your favorite type of sausage and check cooking times accordingly. For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce. Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking.