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    Garlicky Sautéed Sweet Potatoes & Spinach

    Published: Sep 21, 2017 · Modified: Oct 1, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 9 Comments

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    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this sautéed sweet potatoes & spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes.
    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sautéed Sweet Potatoes and Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #sweetpotato #healthysides #weightwatchers

    Garlicky Sautéed Sweet Potatoes & Spinach

    When fall hits, it’s as though a switch is flipped on my cravings. Watermelon and fresh corn are pushed to the side, and I only have eyes for sweet potatoes and spaghetti squash. Weekday meals are all about Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. And let’s not forget mass quantities of slow cooker sweet potato soup!

    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sautéed Sweet Potato and Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    This garlicky sautéed sweet potato and spinach recipe is the side dish that embodies the spirit of fall cooking. Dried herbs, grated root vegetables and blissfully simple prep, which is welcome whether you’re serving a weeknight meal or a more elaborate Sunday dinner.

    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sautéed Sweet Potato and Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    From start to finish, grating the sweet potatoes to scooping this healthy side dish onto the dinner plates, the total prep time is only 10 minutes. Serve it up as soon as possible so that the spinach stays green and slightly perky.

    As for the health factors, this dish wins on every front. Vitamins A, B6 and C, and potassium and fiber from the sweet potato. Vitamins A and B, iron, fiber and calcium from the spinach. And that doesn't even cover the anti-inflammatory properties of garlic. Each scoop of this garlicky sautéed sweet potato dish is a powerhouse of nutrients!

    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sautéed Sweet Potato and Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Other healthy sweet potato recipes you might like:

    Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes
    Sweet Potato Hash with Creamy Avocado Sauce
    Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Za'atar

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    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sauteed Sweet Potato & Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Garlicky Sauteed Sweet Potatoes & Spinach

    A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this Sauteed Sweet Potatoes & Spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. 99 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 98.9kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
    • 1 sweet potato 12 ounces, peeled & grated
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced, green & white parts separated
    • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 cups spinach
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    Instructions

    • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the grated sweet potato and white sections of the green onions. Saute until the sweet potato is starting to soften, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.
    • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, then add the garlic, spinach and remaining green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (SmartPoints), 3 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.66Cup | Calories: 98.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 138.6mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 2.1g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Kirsten

        September 20, 2021 at 7:15 pm

        5 stars
        Love the complement of flavours. Always looking for new ways to enjoy sweet potato!

        Reply
      2. Sherie Edenborn

        April 29, 2020 at 4:04 pm

        5 stars
        SUPER YUMMY! I put it over red quinoa and topped it with low-fat feta cheese for a main dish. It was a great way to use the fresh spinach and sweet potatoes from our garden.

        Reply
      3. Danette

        March 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        5 stars
        Simple, fast, and delicious. Healthy to boot

        Reply
      4. Eleanor jarratt

        January 25, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        When doi add the green parts of the onions?

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        • Dara

          January 25, 2018 at 3:07 pm

          I apologize for the omission. The post is now updated. I hope you enjoy it!

          Reply
      5. Cathy Shaw

        September 25, 2017 at 7:26 am

        I'm not a fan of thyme. What else would work?

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        • Dara

          September 25, 2017 at 12:19 pm

          Rosemary or oregano would work well. Or you could go in a completely different direction by adding cumin and paprika for a southwestern flavor. Come to think of it, curry powder would be great, too. The sky's the limit! 🙂

          Reply
      6. Megan @ Cook Ware Lab

        September 23, 2017 at 1:05 am

        This recipe looks very delicious! I want to make it at home. But I have one question.Is there any alternative to olive oil?

        Reply
        • Dara

          September 23, 2017 at 10:37 am

          Coconut oil would be a great substitution!

          Reply

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