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Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

This recipe combines savory Italian sausage and sweet roasted sweet potatoes in a luscious honey garlic sauce. It's a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or hot
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish optional
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
  5. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the sausage slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  7. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  8. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
  9. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  10. Bring to a simmer.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  12. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  13. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked sausage to the skillet with the honey garlic sauce.
  14. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  15. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
  16. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage and increase the amount of red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. For extra flavor, marinate the sausage with garlic and soy sauce before searing.