Easy Sweet Potato Home Fries
Sweet Potato Home Fries make a delicious breakfast side dish. Using sweet potatoes instead of white gives this home fries recipe a little twist.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds sweet potatoes chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Next, add the chopped sweet potatoes and stir to coat in oil. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Then, stir in the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 8 minutes, stirring only once or twice to allow the onion and sweet potato to brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Saute, constantly stirring, for 4 minutes.
- Then, add water, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
Storage Instructions
- You can store this sweet potato side dish in a shallow, air-tight container for up to 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes on high or 2-3 minutes on medium. Or you can reheat it in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips
If you are following a low FODMAP diet, you can omit the onions and bell peppers. You can use garlic-infused olive oil to get the flavor of garlic. Also, ensure the serving is ½ cup to keep the serving size of the sweet potatoes FODMAP friendly.Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 694mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 24786IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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