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A white dish filled with roasted sweet potato and onion cubes, placed on a striped cloth. In the background, a copper spoon with a spice pile is visible on a wooden table.

Gluten Free Sweet Potatoes

Gluten free sweet potatoes are not only a delicious side dish, but are packed full of healthy and nutritious ingredients. A family favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 white onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons butter or ghee for Paleo or olive oil or Vegan divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch chunks. Cut onions as well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter/ghee over medium heat in a large frying pan. Add garlic powder and mix together.
  • After about 1 minute, add onions to the frying pan. Saute and stir often for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Remove onions from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter/ghee and melt in the frying pan.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the sweet potatoes and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
  • Cover for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once sweet potatoes are desired consistency, add remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and onions to the frying pan, stir and saute for an additional minute.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 83mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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