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Are you looking to incorporate more sweet potato recipes into your meals? Or getting ready for thanksgiving? These vibrant tubers are not only packed with nutrients but also offer a sweet and earthy flavor that can enhance a variety of dishes. From breakfast to dinner, and even dessert, here are some delightful sweet potato recipes to try out in your kitchen.
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Sweet Potato Recipes for Breakfast
1. Savory Sweet Potato Hash
Kickstart your morning with a nutritious and filling sweet potato hash. Dice sweet potatoes and sauté them with onions, bell peppers, and your choice of spices. For added protein, top with a fried or poached egg. This hearty breakfast is sure to keep you energized throughout the morning.
2. Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet potato pancakes – a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, these incorporate grated or mashed sweet potatoes into the batter, offering a sweet, nutritious boost to your morning. Top them with maple syrup or your favorite fruits for a hearty breakfast.
3. Glazed Sweet Potato Scones
Add a sweet potato twist to your baking with these scones. The mashed sweet potatoes give them a soft, moist texture, and they pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Add the delicious glaze made with heavy cream, brown sugar butter and confectioners sugar, and you’ve got a scone you could eat every morning!
4. Sweet Potato Smoothie
For a nutritious and filling drink, blend sweet potatoes with ingredients like banana, milk, and cinnamon. It’s a great way to start your day or as a post-workout snack. As Detoxinista says, this sweet potato smoothie tastes like a pumpkin pie in a glass!
5. Sweet Potato Bacon & Spinach Scramble
This simple, veggie-packed egg scramble is perfect for a hearty, yet healthy start to the day. The bacon adds a delicious flavor and crunch to finish off this delicious sweet potato breakfast.
Don’t forget to add the avocado and hot sauce too!
6. Sweet Potato Crumb Cake
This sweet potato recipe is a coffee cake I swear I had a dream about once. This coffee cake is delicious with the warm notes of cinnamon and the added moisture and hint of flavor from the sweet potato – you really can’t get any better!
Eat this up with a coffee in the morning, or have it as a dessert at night! Either way, you can’t lose!
7. Sweet Potato Biscuits
I’m starting to see a theme here with sweet potato recipes – they seem to add a next-level moistness and soft sweetness to any traditional recipe – and this sweet potato biscuit recipe is no exception. These buttery, fluffy and slightly sweet biscuits are a level up from traditional biscuits!
Give these a try! Even better, these biscuits can be made and frozen ahead of time!
8. Sweet Potato Muffins
Not only are these muffins simply amazing, but they are a little healthier than your average muffins! With less sugar than the normal muffins and the addition of the nutrition-packed sweet potato, you may even be able to have a guiltless second muffin!
These potato muffins freeze beautifully and can be thawed in the microwave for a great on-the-go breakfast.
9. Sweet Potato Waffles
Feel Good Foodie is knocking it out of the park with these breakfast sweet potato recipes! These waffles are a perfect addition to your breakfast rotation with the sweet potato adding a great flavor and richness you just can’t get from a traditional waffle.
This recipe has some customizations you can make to your waffles such as making them crispier or making them savory instead of sweet.
This is one sweet potato recipe you will not want to miss out on!
10. Sweet Potato Avocado Toast
You can’t mention breakfast without some kind of avocado toast being involved. This recipe skips the traditional “toast” with thick sweet potato slices that you put in a toaster until cooked through – a very creative way to do this! Top the sweet potato with avocado, cherry tomato, bacon and feta cheese for garnish.
This is one of those delicious sweet potato recipes that will easily make it into my breakfast rotation!
Sweet Potato Recipes for Lunch
11. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
For a healthy twist on taco night, try sweet potato and black bean tacos. Roast cubes of sweet potatoes and mix them with black beans, onion, and a blend of Mexican spices. Serve in corn tortillas with special avocado sauce , lime, and a sprinkle of feta cheese for a delicious vegetarian meal.
12. Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
A creamy sweet potato soup is perfect for chilly evenings. The secret to the beautiful depth of flavor this soup gets is by roasting and then smashing the potatoes before adding it to the soup mixture.
13. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A versatile and fulfilling meal where baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with an array of fillings. Options range from vegetarian black beans and cheese to a more meaty chili. It’s a complete meal packed into a delicious edible bowl.
This particular recipe is a vegetarian version of the baked sweet potatoes with a Mediterranean twist using the sweet potato, seasoned and roasted chickpeas, garlic herb sauce and parsley tomato salad for garnish.
14. Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
A quick, tasty, and filling meal, these quesadillas are filled with mashed sweet potatoes, cheese, and black beans, then cooked to perfection.
The addition of sweet potatoes to the quesadillas gives the traditional meal a boost of vitamin C and B6.
15. Sweet Potato Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad, perfect for picnics or as a side dish. It combines cooked sweet potatoes with greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Let’s face it, a normal salad for lunch is really not that exciting. Add some variation with this delicious and filling salad!
16. Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Crema
Looking for a vegetarian enchilada recipe that will keep you full? These sweet potato enchiladas will fit the bill! With the addition of black beans and delicious spices, these enchiladas will get you excited about lunch again!
These enchiladas use roasted sweet potatoes to get a fantastic flavor profile.
17. BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This recipe has everything you’d want in a lunch – tender pulled chicken, hearty sweet potatoes, and a tangy fresh coleslaw – what is there not to love in this recipe?!
Skip the bun and use a sweet potato for a delicious version of a pulled bbq chicken sandwich!
18. Spiced Sweet Potato Sandwich With Feta
This is an interesting take on a vegetarian sandwich. This sweet potato recipe uses a combination of creamy and fiber-packed sweet potato and tangy feta cheese along with beets some spices to create a sandwich that you won’t forget!
19. Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese
Elevate the classic grilled cheese sandwich with creamy Harvarti cheese and slices of sweet potato and layered with kale, carmelized red onions and rosemary. You’ll be glad you gave this sandwich a try!
This recipe also includes a creamy aioli sauce with mayo, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
20. Sweet Potato And Chickpea Meal Prep Bowls
Add sweet potatoes to your meal prep! This simple make-ahead sweet potato recipe includes brussel sprouts and chickpeas that are all put on a sheet pan and roasted together. It can’t get any more simple or delicious!
Sweet Potato Recipes for Sides
21. Sweet Potato Fries
For a healthier alternative to traditional fries, try baking sweet potato fries. Cut sweet potatoes into thin wedges, toss with olive oil and your favorite seasonings, bake until crispy, and then toss with a delicious homemade seasoning. These are a fantastic side dish or snack that both kids and adults will love.
This recipe shows you how to make sweet potato fries that are actually crispy!
22. Vanilla Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges With Candied Pecans
Vanilla glazed sweet potato wedges make a delightful side dish. Roast sweet potato wedges with a glaze of maple syrup, butter, rosemary and vanilla bean. Top with candied pecans. YUM! This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a standalone treat.
23. Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are one of the more common sweet potato recipes you’ll see online when searching for sweet potato recipes, however this recipe takes the traditional sweet potato mashed potato recipe further by balancing the sweetness of the sweet potato with savory ingredients such as fresh parsley and green onions.
24. Sweet Potato Fritters
With a crispy exterior and a perfectly creamy inside, these sweet potato fritters will be sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! Pair this with the recipe’s lemon yogurt sauce and you’ve got a keeper!
24. Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Elevate your hummus game with this recipe from Bowl Of Delicious. It uses roasted sweet potatoes to add a slightly sweet, toasty flavor to hummus.
You can use leftover roasted potatoes for this too – a great way to re-use your sweet potatoes!
25. Grilled Sweet Potatoes
A perfect summer dish, where slices of sweet potatoes are grilled to achieve a smoky flavor and a charred exterior while maintaining a tender inside. They can be seasoned simply with salt and pepper or with a spice mix for extra flavor.
26. Sweet Potato Chips
A healthier snack option, these chips are thinly sliced sweet potatoes that can be either baked or fried. They’re perfect for satisfying that crunchy snack craving and can be seasoned with anything from simple salt to more adventurous spices like smoked paprika or cinnamon.
27. Roasted Sweet Potato Risotto
This dish is a creamy, comforting, and luxurious take on traditional risotto. It combines Arborio rice with sweet potatoes for a rich and satisfying meal.
28. Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A versatile and easy-to-make side dish. Cube the sweet potatoes, toss them with olive oil, salt, and your favorite herbs, then roast them until they are beautifully caramelized and tender. They make a great addition to salads, bowls, or as a standalone side.
29. Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato casserole doesn’t always have to be sweet! In fact, I prefer savory. Use this as a side dish for your dinner – you’d be surprised at how well a savory sweet potato casserole pairs with any main course.
Sweet Potato Recipes For Dinner
30. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
Create a comforting and flavorful sweet potato and chickpea curry. Cook diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas in a rich sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cumin, curry powder,, coriander, and paprika. Serve with rice or naan for a satisfying meal.
31. Sweet Potato Gnocchi
This recipe pumps up the flavor of the usual sweet potato gnocchi with a broccoli Rabe and garlic sage butter sauce. This recipe is so delicious and filling – be sure to make more for leftovers so you can eat for lunch the next day!
32. Taco Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
You’ve had shepherd’s pie, and maybe even sweet potato shepherd’s pie before, but have you tried this flavor-packed taco version? The sweet potato adds as an incredibly satisfying flavor profile that you’re family or guests will crave again!
33. Spiral Sweet Potato Bake
Before I describe this recipe, just look at that picture-perfect spiral of potatoes! If you’re looking to impress guests, this is one of those beauties that people will want to look at for a while before diving in! What makes this recipe even better is how easy it is to make! With just 7 ingredients and a cook time of just over an hour, you have no choice – you must make this!
34. Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes
When a lot of people think of sweet potato recipes, they may not think of steak. Well, we found one that is as delicious as it looks! With steak, sweet potatoes, and curry aioli, this sweet potato recipe is a flavorful celebration!
35. Sweet Potato and Ham Corn Chowder
Chowders don’t have to be boring. With the addition of different veggies, sweet potatoes and ham, this beautifully balanced and hearty soup is a wonderful addition to your winter soup recipe book.
36. Honey Rosemary Baked Salmon With Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes add a richness to this dish that you can’t get with normal potatoes. Top baked salmon with a honey rosemary sauce that cooks into the salmon as it bakes – this is a winner!
37. Cajan Shrimp & Sweet Potato Hash
When you think of potato hash, I bet you didn’t consider shrimp and sweet potatoes as an option. Well now it is and if you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! This one-pan dinner is a must-make!
38. Sweet Potato Pasta
This delicious pasta dish uses cubed sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese to create a creamy, rich comfort food pasta.
40. Sweet Potato Has Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
If you like stuffed mushrooms, you’ll love this new take on the recipe! With bell peppers, apples, sweet diced potatoes and tomatoes piled into roasted mushrooms, you’ll be coming back for seconds!
40. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Got leftover turkey? Or have ground turkey you want to use up? This one-pot recipe takes 30 minutes to make and is incredibly flavorful. I bet you are excited for Thanksgiving leftovers now!
Conclusion:
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways. Whether you’re looking for a comforting soup, a hearty main course, or a sweet treat, these sweet potato recipes are sure to inspire your cooking and delight your taste buds. So, grab some sweet potatoes and start exploring the many flavors and dishes they can create!
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