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Sweet Potato Sausage Skillet with Bell Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful skillet combining sweet potatoes, sausage, and colorful bell peppers for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 lbs sweet potato (cubed into ½ inch pieces (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, or 6 cups))
  • 1 optional: jalapeno pepper jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper to taste salt & pepper ((¼ teaspoon is a good start))
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage meat (approx. 4 sausages, removed from casings)
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper (diced into ½ inch pieces)
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (diced into ½ inch pieces)
  • 2 celery ribs celery (diced into ⅛ inch pieces)
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • ½ lime lime juice (about 1 tablespoon)

Instructions 

  • Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and jalapeno, cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then stir, season with salt and pepper, and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • Push sweet potatoes to one side, add sausage, cook for 3 minutes, breaking it apart.
  • Stir in sweet potato and sausage, add peppers, celery, onion, and garlic. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir in oregano and lime juice. Serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Keyword: sweet potato