Bella's Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Salad
Bella's Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Salad is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and sauté until slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the ginger, cumin, and paprika and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the sweet potatoes, water, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is reduced to almost a glaze, about 5 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, and olives and stir gently to combine.
Taste; you may want to add a pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice.
Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley and almonds.
Serve at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.