Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

Cooked sweet potato cubes are in a skillet.

Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

These sautéed sweet potatoes are a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. The sweetness of the potatoes is enhanced by nutritional yeast flakes, creating a rich and satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 82kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups chopped sweet potates , washed, but not peeled, cut into 1" cubes
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until shimmering.
Add prepared sweet potato chunks and stir to coat in the oil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic. Cook for one minute, then add nutritional yeast and stir to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or transfer cooled sauteed sweet potatoes to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 or 4 days.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding smoked paprika or chili powder to the sweet potatoes before cooking.
To speed up prep time, use pre-cut sweet potato cubes from the produce section.
Make a double batch and store leftovers in the refrigerator for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Nutrition