Name: Melting Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage

Melting Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter

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Once you "melt" sweet potatoes, you won't want to make them any other way. These roasted sweet potatoes soak up broth to turn the interior into a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A sage-brown butter sauce finishes these potatoes for a truly stunning side dish.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on October 12, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Melting Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter — Photo: Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage

Directions

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500°F.
Toss sweet potatoes, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. (Do not use a glass dish, which could shatter.) Roast, flipping once, until browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Carefully add broth to the pan. Continue roasting until most of the liquid is absorbed and the sweet potatoes are very tender, 5 to 8 minutes more.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until just starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. When the butter stops bubbling, stir in sage. Spoon the browned butter mixture over the sweet potatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206	Calories
9g	Fat
31g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 21688IU	434%
Sodium 385mg	17%
Potassium 516mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.