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10 Minute Sweet Potato and Apple Saute

September 30, 2014 by Lindsay 38 Comments

This 10 Minute Sweet Potato and Apple Saute is an easy topping that helps bring fun new flavors to leftover pork or chicken.

This post is sponsored by Pompeian. I was compensated for my time. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hi Friends!

Today is the latest in a series of posts as part of my partnership with Pompeian. In case you missed the first few, be sure to check them out:

Broccoli with Olive Oil Cheese Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Today’s recipe uses one of their new OlivExtra Special Blends-

Their OlivExtra California Select is a blend of Safflower Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has a super high smokepoint (500 degrees) which makes it great for high-heat cooking.

This recipe came to mind when I was looking for a way to repurpose some leftover pork tenderloin. Hubby and I love to grill pork tenderloin. It’s easy, healthy and makes a lot of leftovers so we can use them throughout the week. I try to get creative with the leftovers so we’re not just eating slices of pork every night.

The Sweet Potato & Apple Saute is ready in 10 minutes and makes a great topping for leftovers to make a quick, healthy dinner.

This time I decided to make use of some of my Fall produce and make a quick saute that I could use as a topping for the pork. Since apples and pork go really well together, I started there…and then I added some leeks and sweet potato that I had on hand, along with some apple cider!

The benefit of being able to heat the oil to high heat means that this comes together quickly and dinner was ready in no-time!

Here’s the recipe:

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A quick, easy topping to jazz up leftover pork or chicken.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon Pompeian OlivExtra California Select oil
  • 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sweet potato, finely diced
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprkia

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a saute pan over high heat.
  2. Add the leeks, garlic, sweet potato and apple and saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining ingredients.
  4. Saute another 5 minutes or until sweet potatoes reach desired tenderness.
  5. Serve over sliced pork or chicken.

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The key to this recipe is dicing the sweet potatoes fairly small. You want them to cook quickly so little chunks are best!

 

This topping would work well on pretty much any protein. It adds some Fall flavor without being super labor intensive. Quick and easy is what it’s all about at 37 weeks pregnant!

The Sweet Potato & Apple Saute is ready in 10 minutes and makes a great topping for leftovers to make a quick, healthy dinner.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Mmmm…sounds like a perfect Fall side. Love it. I saw that Pompeiin carries Avocado Oil Spray now?! In a can?! If they do, that’s incredible and I’m glad some company has finally invented this.

    Reply
  2. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Pork and apples are such an incredible combination, this would be so good!!! Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Ooh I am already dreaming about cooking up some pork chops and serving this with it! sounds delish!!!

    Reply
    • lindsay says

      September 30, 2014 at 7:28 AM

      you read my mind!!

      Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:35 PM

      yes! would be great over porkchops!

      Reply
  4. jill conyers says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I love the flavor combo of apples and sweet potato!

    Reply
  5. Kierston says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Sweet potato and apple go so well together…perfect Fall combo too 🙂

    Reply
  6. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Oooh I love apples and sweet potatoes together. Great call.

    Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    definitely perfect for fall!!

    Reply
  8. Tina Muir says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Great idea! This would be a wonderful topping, and I am often looking for little toppings to go on my meat. With apple season well and truly here, this would be lovely! Thanks Lindsay!

    Reply
  9. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    When I do sweet potato sautés, I actually microwave the diced potatoes for a minute or two before adding them to the pot, that way they cook extra fast.
    I pretty much had this for dinner a couple times last week except it was chicken and I added a little maple syrup. #StrangebutGood

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:35 PM

      i’ve been known to use that trick as well. it’s a great one!

      Reply
  10. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    This sounds like a great combination! I’ve never thought to combine sweet potatoes and apples together.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      it’s a delicious combo!

      Reply
  11. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    A perfect fall combo…I’m going to try this on chicken!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      excellent choice! enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I LOVE cooking with leeks so I love that you included them in this. I bet this would be delicious with vegan “sausage” or over tempeh!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      leeks are underrated in my opinion! love them!

      Reply
  13. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Yessss I love pork tenderloin! We only grilled it once, and it was SO good. Usually we crockpot it. I was finding buy 1 get 3 free at a store down here for a while, but haven’t found that special again lately. Sad face.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      ohhh that is an amazing deal!

      Reply
  14. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I could eat this topping all by itself – no meat necessary!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      i agree. i did that as well 🙂

      Reply
  15. Cassie says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    This is so great… I feel like I never know what to make *with* meat, as a side, and always go to the same things… excited to try this soon, I just pinned!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM

      yay! hope you love it!

      Reply
  16. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    This dish screams fall!! Now, if only temps in Texas would cooperate haha!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM

      hope it cools down for you soon!

      Reply
  17. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    September 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    That’s my kind of recipe. Can’t wait to pin it and try it. So many great fall flavors in the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM

      thanks Liz! Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Diana @sosmallsostrong says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Super seasonal flavors… and I love that! I always have a little of this and a little of that leftover so it’s great you found a way to combine it!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM

      yes! seems like that’s always happening in my fridge!

      Reply
  19. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    That looks amazing!!!!!!

    Reply
  20. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Perfect fall side! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    This isn’t dinner, it’s desert! I cannot wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:32 PM

      hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Jennife @nourishedsimply says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Love the combination!

    Reply
  23. Kelli @Hungry Hobby says

    October 2, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Can not wait to try this! Serious yum, your a genius!

    Reply
  24. Cheryl says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    Really good, but needed a little salt to wake up the flavors, and next time I would add some thyme or other herb to it. Perfect with leftover pork tenderloin with a smoky rub. I used white balsamic vinegar – only white vinegar on hand.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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