Seared Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Radicchio
Seared Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Radicchio is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Sweet potatoes and nuts Preheat oven to 400°.
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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
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSweet potatoes and nuts Preheat oven to 400°.
Mix garlic and 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl.
Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork and rub with half of garlic oil; set remaining garlic oil aside.
Season with salt and roast on a rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until flesh is soft and yielding, 45-55 minutes.
Remove from oven; reduce heat to 350°.
Toss pecans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
Toast, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8-10 minutes.
Let sweet potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise.
Brush cut sides with reserved garlic oil.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium.
Cook sweet potatoes, cut side down, pressing lightly with a spatula, until browned and charred in spots, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and reserve skillet.
Place radicchio in a large bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in reserved skillet over medium-high.
Cook sausage, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Aleppo pepper.
Transfer meat to a plate with a slotted spoon and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
Reduce heat to medium.
Combine pomegranate molasses, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in skillet, stirring to combine and scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, then drizzle over radicchio.
Add reserved sausage and toss to coat; season with salt.
Mix yogurt and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a small bowl, thinning with a little water to make pourable; season with salt.
Divide yogurt among plates and top with sweet potatoes.
Arrange sausage mixture over, along with any pan juices.
Top with pecans and mint.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.