Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Honey
Sweet potatoes, honey and unsalted butter come together in this vegetarian — 50 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even 2 cm cubes so they cook at the same rate.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer.
- Saute the cubes, turning occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden on the edges and a knife slides in easily.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the butter and let it melt and foam around the potatoes.
- Drizzle in the honey and sprinkle over the smoked paprika and salt, then toss to coat every piece in the glaze.
- Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the honey caramelizes and clings to the potatoes, then serve warm.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Honey
- maple syrup · agave
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Honey take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of honey?
Try maple syrup. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Honey vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Honey is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Sweet Potato Sauteed With Honey.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.