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sesame sweet potatoes on white plate
Melissa Altman-Traub MS, RDN, LDN

Sesame Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions

5 from 4 votes
Sesame sweet potatoes are an easy side dish with an Asian flair. A different flavor profile than the typical Thanksgiving ones: vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 99
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 (600 gm.) sweet potatoes, cut into 1/3 - 1/2" rounds
  • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 2 green onions, chopped, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Add the sweet potato slices and stir and coat with oil. Combine the garlic, pepper, ginger, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spices evenly over the sweet potatoes and stir.
  3. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the white parts of green onions to pan.
  4. Watch and stir occasionally for another 10 minutes. Add the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 14227IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based mainly on USDA data.

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