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    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Sep 21, 2018 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes recipe #sidedish #southwestern #sweetpotatoes #potatoes #healthy

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    Southwestern sweet potatoes are a perfect side dish when you are craving bold flavors, yet want something effortless to prepare.

    It's 5:00 pm on a weeknight, you just got home from an exhausting day at work, and the kids are serenading you with their cries. The last thing you have the energy for is a fussy meal. I get it, I've been there. However, that doesn't mean you want to phone it in, you still want to enjoy a home cooked meal as a family.

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    If that sounds like you, I assure you, you are not alone. Even as I type this I am being repeatedly pulled away by my small children's best efforts to wreak havoc on the house. Being a parent is hard! For days like this, I like having an easy meal solution in my back pocket so I can savor a few shreds of sanity at the end of the day.

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    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

    I made a batch of my southwestern sweet potatoes to serve as a side with Zesty Herbs and Spice Cooked Perfect Chicken Wings. The bold southwestern flavors compliment each other perfectly.

    Southwestern sweet potatoes are a great hassle-free side dish because of the flexibility you have in preparing it. Chopped sweet potatoes can always be roasted in the oven, however, they are also equally easy to prepare in the microwave. Personally, I enjoy the texture of oven roasted potatoes best, but I have no problem throwing them in the microwave if I am pressed for time.

    Regardless of how you prepare the sweet potatoes, everything easily comes together in a skillet. Add the sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, and seasonings to a large 12" non-stick skillet and sauté until the onions and peppers are tender. You could even make this a mash if you wish. Simply mash up the sweet potatoes and add the chopped bits of peppers and onions for texture.  Like I said, this is a really flexible recipe!

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    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

    Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

    Southwestern sweet potatoes are a perfect side dish when you are craving bold flavors, yet want something effortless to prepare.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Southwest
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes
    • 2 Poblano Peppers (chopped)
    • 1 small Red Onion (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh Ground Pepper

    Instructions

    • Chop sweet potatoes into ¼" half rounds and place in preheated 425 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until mostly tender.
    • Alternatively, you can microwave the sweet potatoes to cook them more quickly. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, until mostly tender.
    • Add cooking oil to a 12" non-stick saute pan and add chopped sweet potatoes, poblanos, onion, and seasonings.
    • Saute for 5 minutes, or until onions and peppers are tender.

    Notes

    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE check out my BBQ Turkey Loaded Sweet Potatoes recipe too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21645IU | Vitamin C: 35.6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. M Magee

      September 02, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Easy, yummy, healthy side.

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    2. Bridget

      December 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      These were great, thanks for sharing!

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