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One Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale (gluten free, paleo, and Whole30)

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 Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale in cast iron skillet

Quick cook times and easy clean up make one skillet meals a total hit around here.  Throw this One Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale together in less than 30 minutes for a hearty, wholesome meal the whole family will love. 

Happy New Year, dear friends!  Welcome to 2019.  I’m starting off the year with another super easy meal that you can throw together in less than 30 minutes.  Because let’s be real, real food cooking and clean eating can sometimes require a lot of time in the kitchen. And I’m all about simplifying my life so I have more time to do the things I want (without sacrificing the quality of the food we eat, of course!)

That’s where the one skillet meal comes in.  Enjoy a warm, cozy meal loaded with all the good things AND only have one pan to wash afterwards.  Raise your hand if that makes you excited!!

Today’s recipe is based on my favorite veggie noodle: sweet potato noodles.  I love them so much because they cook so much faster than whole sweet potatoes AND if cooked properly, they have a great texture that makes me forget about traditional pasta.

Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale in black skillet

Imagine the slightly sweet flavor of sweet potatoes paired with the salty flavor of your favorite sausage.  Throw in some onions, garlic, and uber healthy greens and you have a completely balanced and delicious dinner.  You can customizes the flavors by adding whatever fresh or dried herbs that you like.  Some suggestions include:

  • fresh chives
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp of Primal Palate taco seasoning, new bae seasoning, or garlic and herb spice

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Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale in cast iron

My family absolutely loves loves this one skillet dish.  I usually make it with chicken apple sausage because that’s what little one likes, but you can use any sausage that you like.  To keep the recipe Whole30 compliant, be sure it doesn’t sugar in it.  It also can’t have any nitrates or MSG, along with a long list of other unapproved additives.

I prefer a heavy bottom cast iron skillet for meals like this.  They tend to hold the heat and don’t stick as much as thinner pans.  I use one LIKE THIS.  I used a mix of orange jewel sweet potatoes and white Japanese sweet potatoes. Any type will do. Leftovers (if you have any) taste great the next day, and you could also transform leftovers into a ridiculously tasty frittata for brunch.

Wishing you and yours so much good health, real connections, and inner peace for the new year.

xo,

Katja

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One Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Kale (gluten free, paleo, and Whole30)

  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: one pan
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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp ghee, butter or fat of choice
  • 3 sausages, sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves, garlic, minced
  • 3 packed cups kale, de-stemmed and ripped into small pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 3–4 tbsp broth or water for steaming
  • salt and pepper, to taste

OPTIONAL FLAVORS:

  • 1 tsp of Primal Palate taco seasoning, new bae seasoning, or garlic and herb spice
  • fresh chives, cilantro, or parsley for garnish
  • avocado for added healthy fats

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of fat of choice over medium heat.  Cook sausage slices until nice and browned on both sides – about 5 minutes.  Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add one tablespoon more of fat and add onions to skillet.  Cook until soft and translucent – about 5 minutes.  Add garlic (and any dry seasoning mix if using) and cook another minute.  Toss in kale and cook until desired doneness.  Add a tablespoon or two of broth or water to help kale wilt and to deglaze the pan. Scrape veggies out of skillet onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of fat to skillet and add sweet potato noodles.  Gently toss in fat and cook for 4-6 minutes, until slightly al dente.  Add a tablespoon or two of broth or water if necessary to keep noodles nice and soft and from sticking to pan.  Do not over cook as noodles will break apart and be soggy.
  4. Turn off heat and add cooked veggies and sausages back to pan.  Gently toss to combine.  Garnish with fresh herbs and avocado if desired.

Notes

I used a mix of orange jewel sweet potatoes and white Japanese sweet potatoes. Any type will do.

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INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup sunflower seeds -preferably soaked and dehydrated (activated)
* 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds – preferably soaked and dehydrated (activated)
* 1/2 cup sesame seeds 
* 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 
* 3 tbsp melted ghee or coconut oil
* 2 tbsp coconut aminos OR gluten free tamari 
* OPTIONAL: coarse sea salt (or regular salt) for sprinkling 

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 300’F.
2. Place sunflower and pumpkin seeds into food processor and process until you get a coarse flour-like consistency (about a minute or so).
3. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until well combined and mixture sticks together and begins to form a ball.
4. Press mixture into a firm ball and press down onto a surface lined with parchment paper.  Cover with a second piece of parchment paper and roll out to 1/4 inch (or thinner) depending on how thick you want your crackers.
5. Lift parchment paper and place onto large baking sheet. Score into desired sized crackers with sharp knife or pizza cutter. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt or regular salt, if desired. 
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until desired crispiness. Use the sharp end of a spatula to separate crackers. Allow to cool completely before storing in air-tight glass jar. (If you like them EXTRA crispy, pop them back in the oven for a minute or 2 after you separate them.)
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