Chelsea’s Messy Apron
If we were stuck on a desert island and could bring only one food, the sweet potato would be on our short list. The humble orange tuber is healthy (paleo and Whole 30 diets would be hell without them), versatile (sign us up for anything equally useful in main courses and desserts) and, most importantly, delicious. Here are 50 of our favorite recipes.
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1.
Sweet Potato Noodles with Almond Sauce
When you want a big plate of creamy pasta without all the fat and carbs.
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Call Me PMC
2.
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter
Everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side...in flaky, buttery biscuit form.
The Recipe Critic
The Minimalist Baker
4.
Sweet Potato Granola
Add in a little sweet potato puree with honey and melted coconut oil for a distinct, pumpkin-y flavor.
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5.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
It’s a good thing they’re healthy, becausethese little guys are addictive.
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Oh My Veggies
6.
Mexican-Style Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust
The perfect solution for anyone going gluten-free.
Pinch of Yum
A Better, Happier St. Sebastian
8.
Charred Sweet Potato and Steak Bowl
Don’t forget the tangy, nutrient-packed kale slaw.
Averie Cooks
9.
Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
Perfect for breakfast with a little bit of whipped cream cheese.
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10.
Sweet Potato Crostini
Swap out the bread from your favorite appetizer spread and use sliced, roasted sweet potatoes instead.
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Gimme Some Oven
11.
Sweet Potato, Sausage and Kale Soup
We’re feeling warm and cozy just thinking about a bowl of this.
Sally’s Baking Addiction
Half Baked Harvest
13.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Parmesan Cream Sauce
Perfect for a special date night in.
Spoon, Fork, Bacon
14.
Sweet Potato and Kale Galette
Pie for breakfast? Sign us up. Especially with a perfect, runny egg right in the middle.
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15.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Blue Cheese Crema
Try something different for your next Taco Tuesday.
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Foodie Crush
16.
Slow-Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Set it in the morning and come home to a warm, healthy and flavor-packed dinner.
Joy the Baker
Crunchy Radish
18.
Sweet Potato and Red Cabbage Peanut Noodles
Like your favorite takeout sesame noodles, only without all the added oil, sugar and MSG.
Cookie and Kate
19.
Creamy Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
A dollop of almond butter gives this soup a silky texture and warm, nutty flavor.
Renee Nicole’s Kitchen
20.
Sweet Potato Fritters with Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Serve these as a game day snack or an easy side dish.
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21.
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers
You’ll never buy a package of frozen veggie burgers again.
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22.
Waffle Iron Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Reason enough to invest in a waffle iron.
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Iowa Girl Eats
23.
Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice
Part salad, part stir-fry, all delicious.
Inspiralized
24.
Chicken Meatball Parmigiana and Sweet Potato Noodle Bake
A lightened-up versionfrom PureWow Coterie member Ali Maffucci.
Chelsea’s Messy Apron
25.
Easy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Make a big batch on Sunday and divide into containers. Voilà: healthy and filling lunches for the week.
Feed Me Phoebe
26.
Sweet Potato Hummus with Tahini and Zaatar
Nary a chickpea in sight. We promise you won’t miss them.
Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
27.
Skillet Cheddar Jalapeño Sweet Potato Corn Bread
A homey accompaniment to soup or chili.
My Name Is Yeh
28.
Sweet Potato Curly Fries with Yogurt, Sriracha and Cilantro
Slightly spicy, totally addictive.
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29.
Quiche with Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crust
All that eggy, cheesy goodness you love about quiche…without all the carbs and gluten.
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Ambitious Kitchen
30.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Crema
Your next Meatless Monday meal.
She Wears Many Hats
31.
Southern Sweet Potato Cake
As always, we’re mostly in it for the cream cheese frosting.
Carlsbad Cravings
32.
Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere
Not exactly diet food. But trust us, they’re worth it.
The Full Helping
33.
Tandoori Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Lime Drizzle
We’ll be making this once a week until it’s salad weather again.
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34.
Vegetarian Chili
Diced sweet potato gives this belly-warmer some bulk, and goes perfectly with the black beans and chickpeas.
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Lee From America
How Sweet Eats
36.
Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
We can never get enough of the sweet-heat combination.
Wild Wild Whisk
My Heart Beets
38.
Sweet Potato Nacho 'Cheese' Dip
Onebite of this vegan, dairy-free, nut-free dip and you’ll swear off the gooey orange stuff forever.
Recipe Runner
39.
Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Bites
An elegant way to start any dinner party.
Budget Bytes
40.
Chorizo and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
The creamy sweet potato pairs perfectly with a bit of spicy chorizo—and plenty of melted cheese, of course.
Feed Me Phoebe
41.
Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Miso Sweet Potatoes
This makesincredible leftovers.
Salt and Wind
42.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Perfect snow day fare from PureWow Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp.
Naturally Ella
43.
Sweet Potato Pasta with Walnut-Sage Sauce
Bonus: This creamy, herbaceous pasta is also totally vegan.
Cookie and Kate
44.
Southwestern Kale Power Salad with Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Avocado Sauce
Your sad desk lunches are officially a thing of the past.
The Modern Proper
45.
Carnitas Sweet Potato Hash with Green Sriracha
Restaurant-quality, with surprisingly little effort.
Pinch of Yum
I Will Not Eat Oysters
47.
Sweet Potato and Garlic Confit Hummus
You’ll never eat plain hummus and pita chips again.
What’s Gaby Cooking
48.
Spicy BBQ Sweet Potato Chips
These come together in minutes, and they’re so much better than anything you can get in a bag.
A Cozy Kitchen
Recipe Tin Eats
50.
Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Make these in a muffin tin for an Instagram-worthy side dish.
