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Sautéed Kale and Sweet Potatoes

Published: Sep 26, 2013 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Combine kale and sweet potatoes for the perfect brunch dish or side dish with this simple recipe for sauteed kale and sweet potatoes. 

Combine kale and sweet potatoes for the perfect brunch dish or side dish with this simple recipe for sauteed kale and sweet potatoes. | livinglou.com

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I’ve had a thing for sweet potatoes for ever, and more recently I’ve fallen for kale, but the two of them together is a match made in heaven. I love the way the sweetness of the potatoes balances the bitterness of the kale. I’ve been dreaming up all sorts of ways to combine these two, but I wanted to go for something really simple and easy. Things are a little crazy right now, so 5 ingredient recipes are the only way to go. I’ve also made a delicious kale and sweet potato hash with chorizo which is another fabulous recipe for combining these two flavours.

Whenever I need to figure something out or really think something through I take my dog on a walk. It’s funny how much clearer things can become in 20 minutes – it’s kind of like my own form of meditation.

A recent walk with Sophie via Instagram. 

I always have trouble adjusting to a new school year. With a completely random schedule and a long commute, it really throws me off balance. It takes a bit of time to get used to being back in the swing of things, but I guess that’s normal for any type of change. I’m not sure, sometimes I wish I was better at adapting to these things. That said, over the past three years of university, I’ve found that cooking and blogging have really given me a “centre”. Between school, blogging and interning, I can’t help but sometimes feel that life is getting away from me. I try to plan for this, I schedule recipes, posts, blocks for doing homework…basically, I schedule my life, but that doesn’t seem to be working, or making me happy. It’s all becoming too planned out, there isn’t enough room for spontaneity and it’s definitely starting to wear on me. This is something that I realized on this walk, and with that, I realized that I can also choose how I feel and I choose to be happy because these things are, for the most part, in my control, and for the most part, life is good. There will be ups and downs, but it’s time to focus on the peaks and not the valleys.

This side dish has been a recurring character throughout all of September – you’ll see it on the plate in my recipe for Perfectly Roasted Chicken Thighs. I’ve finally made it and not eaten it before I had a chance to photograph it!

Sauteed kale with sweet potatoes in a white bowl

Sautéed Kale and Sweet Potatoes

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 2 votes
A simple and delicious side dish made with kale and sweet potatoes.
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Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 6 cups roughly chopped kale
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add kale and salt, stir to combine with sweet potatoes. Cook until kale wilts, about 2-4 minutes.
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Filed Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, breakfast, easy, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Kale and Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 220mg10%
Potassium 725mg21%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 19262IU385%
Vitamin C 123mg149%
Calcium 176mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

I love to eat this Sautéed Kale and Sweet Potatoes breakfast or serve it with chicken for dinner.

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  1. kathy

    May 24, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    I love sweet potatoes and try to eat kale but I usually just steam the kale as a side dish. This one I will try for sure. In life, we will always have hills and valleys and a friend told me once, if we are in a valley that is 70% of our life at that moment to focus on the 30%., that is basically what you said. Cute little dog you have!
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    • Louisa Clements

      June 16, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Kathy! The sweet potatoes and kale are the perfect combination!
      Reply
  2. Nancy

    February 03, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Hi Lou, Thanks for posting this delicious recipe! I just made it this morning using coconut oil instead of olive oil and loved it :) My fiance and I liked it so much, I decided to feature it my Vegetarian/Krishna conscious recipes page on my blog to help spread the word about livinglou.com! Check it out here: http://discoveryourselfinyoga.blogspot.com/p/vegetarian-recipes.html
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    • Lou

      February 04, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Hi Nancy, I'm so glad that you and your fiance enjoyed this dish! Glad to know it works well with coconut oil. Thanks for sharing!
      Reply
  3. Christina @ Pinch of Healthy

    September 28, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I love the simplicity of this dish and am always on the lookout for ways to use kale.
    Reply
    • Lou

      October 02, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Christina, it's the perfect side for Fall!
      Reply
  4. Valerie

    September 26, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I absolutely love kale and sweet potatoes! But I never thought about mixing the two together! Sounds very delicious!
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 27, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Thanks, Valerie! It's such a great combination, you should definitely give it a try!
      Reply
  5. veganmiam.com

    September 26, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Sweet potatoes and kale sound like a great pair together as in sweet + bitter. Sophie looks so cute in the IG photo - also my mum's name, but as in Sofie.
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 27, 2013 at 9:15 am

      It really is my favourite combination at the moment - and thanks, I might be a little biased but I think Sophie is just the cutest :)
      Reply

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