Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

super fast and super easy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2m
Cook Time: 6m
Total Time: 8m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

106
calories
4.6g
fat
15.3g
carbohydrates
1.2g
protein
0 mg
cholesterol
42mg
sodium
Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

Recipe Description

If you love sweet potatoes, these 8-Minute Sweet Potatoes – perfectly tender and slightly caramelized, just like the ones you’d roast on your trusty sheet pan – are a treat you won’t want to miss. This may not be a set-it-and-forget-about type of side dish, but it’s easy to make and can be on the table in less than ten minutes. 

This super fast and super easy sweet potato recipe is not only satisfying to eat but also incredibly versatile. It makes for a perfect addition to lunch bowls, pairs beautifully with homemade hummus and this easy creamy tahini sauce, or can be savored on its own! Plus, this dish is gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian-friendly, making it a great choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

To make the Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes, you will need the following ingredients:

 

Ingredients for Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare sweet potatoes

    1 min
    Step 1 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

    Slice 1 sweet potato into pieces that are slightly less than ¼ inch thick.

  2. 2

    Heat oil and add sweet potatoes

    1 min
    Step 2 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 teaspoons avocado oil to the pan. Swirl to coat the pan. Add sweet potato rounds in an even layer and sprinkle with salt if using.

  3. 3

    Cook sweet potatoes

    6 min
    Step 3 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 MinutesStep 3 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 MinutesStep 3 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

    Cover and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Then uncover, flip the sweet potatoes, and cover again. Reduce the heat slightly if the sweet potatoes are browning too quickly. Cook until golden brown on both sides and fork-tender, about 3 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Fast Sweet Potato Recipe: Perfect Sweet Potatoes in 8 Minutes

    Serve drizzled with tahini sauce and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

This fast and easy 8-Minute Sweet Potatoes recipe offers tender, slightly caramelized sweet potatoes that are versatile enough to complement lunch bowls or be enjoyed on their own. Give this recipe a try soon, and share a photo with us on Instagram by tagging @cookmerecipes and using the hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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