Description
As spring arrives, enjoy the vibrant Asparagus Sweet Potato Skillet, a colorful dish featuring tender asparagus and sweet potatoes sautéed to perfection. This quick and nutritious recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or brunch gatherings, bursting with flavor and eye-catching hues. It’s easy to customize based on pantry staples, making it a delightful way to celebrate fresh seasonal produce while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- 2. Toss in sweet potato cubes. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- 3. Add minced garlic and asparagus; stir well.
- 4. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- 5. Adjust seasoning if needed; serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg