HEARTY SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATOES

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Sweet potatoes with sausage and sage make a happy dish. I get a lot of recipe requests when I serve this hearty hash with apples and carrots. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring every 2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low heat. Add apple and carrot; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until carrot is just tender, stirring occasionally. Return sausage to pan. Stir in sweet potatoes and seasonings; cook, covered, 10-12 minutes or until carrot is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.