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Sweet Potato and Sausage Skillet Recipe Easy One-Pan Dinner

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This hearty and healthy sweet potato and sausage skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner packed with savory sausage, caramelized sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s flexible, crowd-pleasing, and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced
  • 12 oz smoked sausage (turkey, pork, or chicken), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, sliced green onions, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice the sausage, dice the onion, chop the bell pepper, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the spinach.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add diced sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until edges are golden and pieces are just tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in diced onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. If pan looks dry, add a tablespoon of water.
  5. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and more salt if needed. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Return browned sausage to the skillet. Add chopped spinach. Stir until spinach wilts and sausage is heated through, about 2-3 minutes. If sweet potatoes are still firm, cover skillet and steam for 2 more minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with optional garnishes and serve hot, straight from the skillet.

Notes

For best results, use pre-cooked smoked sausage for easy browning. Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure sweet potatoes crisp instead of steam. You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard, and swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or regular potatoes. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or beans. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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