Spanish Poor Man's Sweet Potatoes | One of Spain's Most Classic Dishes
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil⅓ cups
- Garlic1 head
- Onion1
- Bell pepper2
- Sweet potato2
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Parsley · chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Thinly slice the onion, cut the bell peppers into thin strips, and separate the garlic cloves, cutting a slit in each one and leaving the skins on.
- Add the onion, peppers and garlic to the hot oil, coat them well, and stir every 1 to 2 minutes so they saute evenly.
- Cut the sweet potatoes, skin on, into 2 cm (3/4 in) thick bite-size pieces while the vegetables cook.
- After 5 to 6 minutes, when the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add the sweet potatoes and stir. Keep stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Season generously with sea salt and a dash of black pepper, mix gently, and remove from the heat.
- Transfer to a large serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Summarized from Spain on a Fork's video. Watch it for the details.
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