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    Home » MAKE IT EASY » 30 Minutes or Less

    Spiralized Sweet Potatoes and Apples in Browned Butter

    March 12, 2015 24 Comments

    Spiralized sweet potatoes and apples sautéed gently in browned butter.

    Spiralizied sweet potatoes and apples, sautéed in warming fall spices.

    I know. I just published a recipe a few days ago featuring something spiralized. But it's such a kick pushing things through the spiralizer. If you don't have one yet, I recommend getting one. A lot of readers have asked which spiralizer I use - so here's a link to the one I've been using and love! Just click on the photo below to order one through Amazon (affiliate link).

    Besides being fun:

    • It's a super-fast way to cook vegetables that typically take a much longer time to cook.
    • Eating vegetables 'al dente' leaves some bite in them, and seems to me to sharpen their flavor.
    • You may end up eating more vegetables, just for the fun of it.

    I'll admit, sautéing them in browned butter isn't the healthiest way to make them - although I did mix it up with olive oil, so feel free to sauté them in just olive oil if that's your preference.

    Make It Vegan

    Use a vegan butter or olive oil.

    Even Easier Sweet Potatoes and Apples

    Purchase the sweet potatoes pre-spiralized. My market carries packages of them in a refrigerated case in the produce department.

    Peel, core and chop the apples, or cut them into batons or ¼" thick slices.

    Tips on Spiralizing Sweet Potatoes and Apples

    Fit the spiralizer with the smallest noodle blade.

    Place a bowl on the other side of the tower to catch the noodles.

    Anchor one end of the sweet potato on the round metal core on the tower that holds vegetables in place. Slide the handle and prongs into the potato and press the prongs into the other end of the potato. Turn the crank to create piles of luxurious amber noodles.

    Do the same with the apples. The metal core should remove all the seeds. Toss the apple noodles with the lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.

    spiralized sweet potatoes and apples in browned butter
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    3.83 from 28 votes

    Spiralized Sweet Potatoes and Apples in Browned Butter

    Spiralized sweet potatoes and apples are quickly sautéed in browned butter for a fast and easy side dish that's a crowd pleaser.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Vegetable Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Spiralized sweet potatoes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Susan Pridmore

    Ingredients

    • 1 large sweet potato peeled
    • 1 apple peeled
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, or vegan butter
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ Navel orange juiced
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoon minced chives

    Instructions

    • Spiralize both the sweet potato and apple. When spiralizing the apple, attach the apple onto the coring blade where the apple core is. Alternatively, core the apple using an apple corer. Toss the apple spirals with lemon juice.
    • Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat and heat until the butter browns. Stir in the oil, add the potato spirals and carefully toss to coat, using a large metal spoon or tongs. Continue to turn every minute or so for 5 minutes.
    • Add the apple spirals and orange juice. Cook for another 5 minutes or until both the potato and apple is 'al dente'.
    • Mix the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together and toss into the potato and apple 'noodles'. Top with the chives and serve warm.

    Notes

    Calories were calculated using the VeryWell Fit nutrition calculator for 4 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal

    Spiralizied sweet potatoes and apples, sautéed in warming fall spices.

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    Comments

    1. lizthechef

      March 12, 2015 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Gorgeous shot - the light is perfection!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 12, 2015 at 11:48 am

        Thanks Liz! It was a rare rainy day here in Tahoe. I got really lucky.

        Reply
    2. Eha

      March 12, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      I have been given two spiralizers yet to be used!! Use sweet potatoes all the time . . . Friday pm here in Australia: guess where I am going next . . . 🙂 !!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 12, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Oh yay!!! I hope you enjoy this, Eha! And you will LOVE using the spiralizer!!!

        Reply
    3. Adriana Martin

      March 12, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      This sounds like a perfect dish and the combination with the apples and the sweet potatoes must be delightful =)

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 12, 2015 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks so much Adriana! It's light and satisfying all at the same time 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      March 13, 2015 at 4:27 am

      The perfect combination of flavors!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:15 pm

        Thanks so much - and thanks for dropping by!!

        Reply
    5. Martha @ A Family Feast

      March 13, 2015 at 5:11 am

      Love the flavor combination you've got going on here! We have a spiralizer - and have only used it once! You've inspired me to dig it out of the cabinet!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:16 pm

        You must! I've had mine for awhile and for some reason didn't really get going with it until recently. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    6. Melanie

      March 13, 2015 at 5:38 am

      I've been eyeing the spiralizer for months now. This post has convinced me that I need it. This looks so good!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        I highly recommend spiralizers. Not only are they fun and easy, dishes are cooked so much faster now. These sweet potatoes cooked in 10 minutes! Thanks for stopping by!!

        Reply
    7. pam (Sidewalk Shoes)

      March 13, 2015 at 6:20 am

      I definitely need to get me a spiralizer!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:18 pm

        I had no idea how much fun spiralizers would be! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    8. Rachel Cooks

      March 13, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Love the apples in this!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:18 pm

        It add a spark of sweetness to the mix that makes the difference for me! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    9. Kristina

      March 13, 2015 at 8:19 am

      I have spiralized sweet potatoes, then baked them to these crispy swirls. I need to try this, it sounds so good!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:19 pm

        I need to try baking them next! I love the idea of crispy swirls 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    10. Oui, Chef

      March 14, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Mmmmm...browned butter makes EVERTHING taste better!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 14, 2015 at 3:20 pm

        Truth. Browned butter is just amazing!

        Reply
    11. mjskitchen

      March 18, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Oh I have got to get me one of those spiralizers! This is the first time I've seen them used for sweet potatoes and I absolutely love it. What a beautiful bowl of sweet potatoes! I love the added apples and orange juice as well. Great recipe! Pinned so I can make this once I get my own spiralizer. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Mireille

      March 21, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I really need to get that gadget

      Reply
    13. lynn @ the actor's diet

      March 23, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Now I need a spiralizer!

      Reply
    14. Laura Dembowski

      March 25, 2015 at 8:43 am

      What a great, fun way to prepare sweet potatoes!

      Reply

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