By: Jessica BeacomPosted: 12/17/18
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Kale and Sweet Potato Sauté: a side dish toenjoy at any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner – all year round!
A guaranteed versatile veggie victory at any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Hearty sweet potatoes and healthy kale come together to make an easy and versatile side dish that pairs well with beef, lamb, chicken, pork or fish. Top leftover Kale and Sweet Potato Sauté with a fried egg or two and you’ve got a breakfast that will keep blood sugars stable and carry you through the morning.
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On the table in a flash.
Cutting the sweet potato into small cubes helps you get this Kale and Sweet Potato Sautéon the table quickly. Feel free to substitute cubed butternut squash, if desired. And if cheese is your thing, you can’t go wrong with sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese here.
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Recipe
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Kale and Sweet Potato Sauté
Cutting the sweet potato into 1/4-inch cubes shortens the cooking time so you can get this delicious dish on the table fast. Feel free to substitute cubed butternut squash, if desired.
Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 25 mins
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Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed and peeled sweet potatoes, cut into ¼-inch cubes (about 1 large or 2 medium)
- 1 Tbsp. cooking oil (coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion (about ½ small onion)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups kale, tightly packed, washed and torn with tough stems removed (about 1 bunch)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado, fried eggs, Lemon wedges, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat.
- Add sweet potato and onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes or until onions and potatoes start to soften a bit.
- Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add 2 Tbsp. water and cover with a lid. Cook additional 3-4 minutes or until potatoes are just about done.
- Add kale, toss well and continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kale is wilted and tender.
- Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges, avocado slices or a fried egg, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 133
- Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Carbohydrate: 22g
- (Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 5g)
- Protein: 4g
Dietary
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Jessica Beacom
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Boulder, CO with her husband and two daughters. She's been raising backyard chickens for over a decade. When she's not in the kitchen you'll find her mountain biking, gravel cycling, telemark skiing, and camping.
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Janice saysMade this as per recipe topped with sunny side up eggs. It was tasty and satisfying. This is certainly a yummy way to “eat the rainbow”!
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- Stacie Hassing says
Absolutely Janice! We appreciate the feedback and 5-star review!
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- Tara says
I just love a savory breakfast and this just perfection. Thank you! Served with a fried egg and avocado.
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- Stacie Hassing says
Sounds delicious Tara!
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