Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Saute
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Sauté, a dish that perfectly balances sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors for a holiday-inspired or everyday side. Tender, golden-brown sweet potato cubes are infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, then simmered with fresh cranberries until they burst with tangy juiciness. A luxurious finish of maple syrup and a hint of orange juice creates a luscious glaze that ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauté is an elegant yet simple addition to any meal, ideal for Thanksgiving or as a colorful, nutrient-packed weeknight side. Delightfully easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser that elevates seasonal ingredients to their fullest potential.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.125 teaspoons pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
Rinse the fresh cranberries and set them aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sweet potato cubes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and develop a light golden color.
Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over the sweet potatoes, stirring to coat evenly.
Add the fresh cranberries to the skillet, followed by the water. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries start to soften and burst.
Remove the lid and stir in the maple syrup and orange juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the mixture to glaze and thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the sweet potatoes and cranberry saute warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 887 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
