Spiralized sweet potatoes and apples sautéed gently in browned butter.
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 1/4″ 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
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato peeled
- 1 apple peeled
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, or vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 Navel orange juiced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 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
Nutrition
lizthechef says
Gorgeous shot – the light is perfection!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks Liz! It was a rare rainy day here in Tahoe. I got really lucky.
Eha says
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 . . . 🙂 !!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Oh yay!!! I hope you enjoy this, Eha! And you will LOVE using the spiralizer!!!
Adriana Martin says
This sounds like a perfect dish and the combination with the apples and the sweet potatoes must be delightful =)
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much Adriana! It’s light and satisfying all at the same time 🙂
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
The perfect combination of flavors!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much – and thanks for dropping by!!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
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!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
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!
Melanie says
I’ve been eyeing the spiralizer for months now. This post has convinced me that I need it. This looks so good!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
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!!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I definitely need to get me a spiralizer!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I had no idea how much fun spiralizers would be! Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel Cooks says
Love the apples in this!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
It add a spark of sweetness to the mix that makes the difference for me! Thanks for stopping by!
Kristina says
I have spiralized sweet potatoes, then baked them to these crispy swirls. I need to try this, it sounds so good!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I need to try baking them next! I love the idea of crispy swirls 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Oui, Chef says
Mmmmm…browned butter makes EVERTHING taste better!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Truth. Browned butter is just amazing!
mjskitchen says
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. 🙂
Mireille says
I really need to get that gadget
lynn @ the actor's diet says
Now I need a spiralizer!
Laura Dembowski says
What a great, fun way to prepare sweet potatoes!