When you want sweet potatoes and you want them fast, this is how to do it!
Not only is this method quick, but it produces perfectly tender sweet potatoes with a slightly caramelized edge — as if you had roasted them in the oven. Swoon!
Plus, this version requires only 1 pan, 2 ingredients, and 8 minutes to prepare (because who has time for roasting some days?). Let’s do this!
It starts with slicing the sweet potato slightly less than 1/4 inch thick. The more even the slices, the more evenly they will cook.
Then add to a hot greased skillet (we prefer cast iron) and cover with a lid. Covering them allows the potatoes to soften from the steam, which accelerates the cooking process.
That’s the beauty of this method: They’re steaming and browning at the same time!
Once golden brown on the underside, flip and repeat until they are fork tender and browned on both sides. It’s really that simple.
We hope you LOVE these sweet potatoes! They’re:
Quick & easy
Tender
Flavorful
Satisfying
Versatile
& Incredibly delicious
These sweet potatoes are delicious on their own, as a side dish drizzled with tahini and parsley, or in a breakfast bowl (recipe coming soon!).
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8-Minute Sweet Potatoes
Our go-to method for quick and easy sweet potatoes! Slicing thin and quickly sautéing while covered yields the perfect, tender sweet potato rounds! Just 2 ingredients, 1 pan, and 8 minutes required! Print SAVE SAVED
from votes Prep Time 1 minute Cook Time 7 minutes Total Time 8 minutes Servings 2 (Servings)Course Side DishCuisine Gluten-Free, VeganFreezer Friendly NoDoes it keep? 2-3 Days
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Ingredients
US Customary – Metric1 large organic sweet potato or garnet yam2 tsp avocado oil1 pinch sea salt (optional)
FOR SERVING optional
TahiniParsley
Instructions
Slice sweet potatoes slightly less than 1/4 inch thick and leave the skin on.Heat a large skillet (we prefer cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once hot, reduce heat to medium and add oil to pan. Swirl to coat.Add sweet potatoes in an even layer, sprinkle with salt (optional), and cover. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the underside is golden brown. Then flip and cover again. Reduce heat slightly if cooking too quickly. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are golden brown on both sides and fork tender.Enjoy as is! We love these as part of breakfast bowls, with hummus, or just drizzled with tahini!Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Not freezer friendly. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat for best results.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Serving: 1 servings Calories: 106 Carbohydrates: 15.3 g Protein: 1.2 g Fat: 4.6 g Saturated Fat: 0.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.62 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 42 mg Potassium: 256 mg Fiber: 2.3 g Sugar: 3.2 g Vitamin A: 10792 IU Vitamin C: 1.82 mg Calcium: 22.8 mg Iron: 0.46 mg