Description
Delight in this vibrant Asparagus Sweet Potato Skillet, featuring roasted sweet potatoes and crisp asparagus. A quick, healthy dish perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into uniform cubes. Trim tough ends from asparagus and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat It Up: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, toss in sweet potato cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic with the sweet potatoes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Toss in Asparagus: Add chopped asparagus to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another five minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Taste Test: Sample the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve Up: Transfer to plates or serve directly from the skillet. Drizzle with a touch more olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or swap asparagus for other vegetables like green beans. Enhance flavor by adding spices such as smoked paprika or fresh herbs like thyme.