Fall Potatoes

When fall comes around it is nice to have a nice mix of potato recipes, away from the old standard of sweet potato casserole. Especially for weeknights, when time is of the essence. This simple and delicious recipe for a potato side dish is quick to make and goes perfectly with steak or pork chops.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 pinches salt
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes and sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer just until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle potatoes and sweet potatoes with salt and cook until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in dates, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until dates are warm and pumpkin seeds begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.