Description
Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure with our mouthwatering “Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes” recipe! This dish is a delightful fusion of savory sausage, sweet and tender sweet potatoes, and a delectable honey garlic sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or chicken)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, sausage, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the sweet potatoes and sausage are evenly coated.
3. Spread the sausage and sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are starting to soften.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free).
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the sausage and sweet potatoes. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
6. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes before serving. Enjoy this delightful and flavorful dish!
Notes
While this recipe is already a showstopper, there are plenty of ways to customize it to your taste preferences. For a spicy twist, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the honey garlic sauce. Vegetarians can swap the sausage for plant-based protein alternatives, such as tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60