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Sweet Potatoes and Onions

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Sweet potatoes with sweet onions. Scroll down to see more sweet potato recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large Vidalia onion or other sweet onion, peeled, quartered, and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch allspice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, about 1/2-inch dice or smaller
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, optional

Preparation:

Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil, butter, and sweet onion. Sauté until the onion is clear, about 3 to 4 minutes, then add the spices and salt and pepper. Add the diced cooked sweet potatoes and sauté until lightly browned. If desired, toss with the parsley just before serving.
Serves 6 to 8.

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