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The delightful flavor of sweet cherries complements the savory ingredients quite nicely in this colorful and festive side dish.
Sautéed Sweet Potatoes with Cherry and Bacon
- 2 pounds (3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 12 ounces frozen sweet cherries, drained and cooked down to absorb some moisture
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Partially cook bacon in a large sauté pan. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add sweet potatoes and cook over medium high heat until soft, stirring frequently.
- Add shallots, bacon and cherries to sweet potato mixture and sauté until shallots are translucent and bacon is crispy.
- Toss in chopped parsley and season to taste.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 392 calories, 23g fat, 8g saturated fat, 39mg cholesterol, 31g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 16g protein, 765mg sodium, 10% daily value iron (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
Recipe provided courtesy of the National Cherry Foundation, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color Editorial Services.
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