Description
Hearty “Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce” delivers a symphony of robust flavors dancing across your plate. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful meal that satisfies deep hunger and sparks culinary excitement for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasoning and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a robust 400°F, preparing a spacious baking sheet for optimal roasting.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring even cooking and caramelization.
- Drizzle sweet potato cubes with olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, massaging the seasonings to coat thoroughly.
- Spread sweet potato cubes across the baking sheet in a single layer, creating room for crispy edges, and roast for approximately 20 minutes until edges begin to golden.
- While potatoes roast, craft a vibrant honey garlic sauce by whisking together fragrant minced garlic, amber honey, umami-rich soy sauce, tangy Dijon mustard, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Remove the partially roasted sweet potatoes and nestle sliced sausage pieces amongst the cubes.
- Lavishly drizzle the prepared honey garlic sauce over the sausage and sweet potatoes, gently tossing to ensure complete, glossy coverage.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the sausage to caramelize and the sweet potatoes to achieve a tender, crisp exterior.
- Once finished, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous brightness.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains warm, inviting diners to savor the harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory elements.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for even roasting and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Slice sausages at a diagonal to create more surface area for the honey garlic sauce to caramelize beautifully.
- Use a high-quality honey to enhance the sauce’s depth and prevent burning during roasting.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like tamari instead of soy sauce for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg