Diced sweet potatoes sautéed until crisp with garlic and toasted pecans, finished with a sprinkle of parsley—a hearty and earthy camp side for fall and winter trips.
Servings 4people
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 18 minutesmins
Total Time 28 minutesmins
Equipment
Cast iron skillet
Tongs
Knife
Ingredients
2largesweet potatoespeeled and diced
1/2cuppecanschopped
2tablespoonsolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over campfire or stove.
Add sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 10–12 minutes until almost tender.
Add garlic and pecans; cook 3–5 minutes more, stirring, until potatoes are crisp and pecans toasted.
Season with salt and finish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Dice sweet potatoes at home for faster cook time. Use a camp lid or foil for even cooking if needed. Sweet potatoes hold well in cooler or pantry.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron, fall camping, skillet, sweet potatoes, vegetarian