20 Sweet Potato Recipes You Absolutely Must Try
Source: Brent Hofacker, AdobeStock Sweet potato is also known as yam, and depending on the variety, its flavor can have notes of pumpkin or carrot. Orange varieties are especially common in our regions, but others can also be found. Today, we want to share with you a selection of simple and proven sweet potato recipes!
1. Baked Sweet Potato in the Oven
Source: za.pinterest.comThe simplest and most accessible way to cook sweet potato is to just bake it, like regular potatoes.
You will need: 4 sweet potatoes, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Instructions: Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into wedges, and mix with olive oil and spices. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 200-220 degrees Celsius (390-430°F).
2. Accordion Sweet Potato
Source: firstforwomen.comAnother popular way to bake potatoes, and sweet potatoes along with them.
You will need: 4 sweet potatoes, 20 g butter, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Instructions: Wash the sweet potatoes and make cuts every 3-4 mm. Mix melted butter and olive oil with spices and crushed garlic, brush over the sweet potatoes, and bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius (430°F).
3. Stuffed Sweet Potato with Bell Pepper and Feta
Source: medical-news.orgYou can use any filling. Here's one of the most delicious options!
You will need: 2 sweet potatoes, 30 g butter, 1 bell pepper, 150 g feta, herbs, spices.
Instructions: Cut the sweet potatoes in half, brush with butter, season, and wrap in foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F). Scoop out a little pulp with a spoon, mix with chopped bell pepper, herbs, and feta, stuff the sweet potatoes, and bake for another 10 minutes.
4. Sweet Potato Puree
Source: vkusnyblog.ruPrepared using the same principle as puree from any other vegetables.
You will need: 2 sweet potatoes, 20 g butter, 50 ml milk, spices.
Instructions: Cover peeled sweet potatoes with water and boil until soft, about 30 minutes after boiling. Drain the water, add warm milk, butter, and spices, then mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher.
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5. Spicy Fried Sweet Potato
Source: polezniesvojstva.ruThe most important thing here is that sweet potatoes fry faster than regular potatoes.
You will need: 2 sweet potatoes, 40 ml olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, turmeric.
Instructions: Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks and mix with olive oil and spices to taste. Fry them in a hot pan for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
6. Sweet Potato Hummus
Source: pinterest.ruAt first glance, it might seem like just sweet potato puree, but this recipe has its secrets!
You will need: 2 sweet potatoes, 1 can chickpeas, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 2 chilies, spices.
Instructions: Bake the sweet potatoes in foil for about 35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F). Put all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Season the hummus to taste.
7. Baked Sweet Potato with Apples
Source: pinterest.ieDepending on the amount of sugar and spices, this can be a side dish for poultry or even a dessert.
You will need: 4 sweet potatoes, 2 apples, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp butter, 100 ml cream, 2 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp salt, spices.
Instructions: Dice the sweet potatoes, add butter and spices, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius (375°F) covered with foil. Add sliced apples, sugar, and cream, and bake for another 20 minutes.
8. Fried Sweet Potato with Spinach
Source: kuhnia-radosti.blogspot.comIf you want something more original, yet simple – try this recipe!
You will need: 2 sweet potatoes, 1 onion, 500 g spinach, 2 tbsp curry, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Instructions: Dice the sweet potatoes and fry for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add curry, onion, and 0.5 cup of water. Fry until the water evaporates. Add chopped spinach and spices, fry for another couple of minutes, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
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9. Sweet Potato Cake
Source: archanaskitchen.comWe guarantee that none of your family or guests will even guess what this cake is made from!
You will need: 200 g sweet potato, 240 g flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 125 g cottage cheese, 100 g walnuts, spices.
Instructions: Boil the sweet potato until cooked and mash into a puree. Whisk it with eggs and cottage cheese. Separately mix all dry ingredients and chopped walnuts, then add to the sweet potato mixture. Pour the mixture into a mold and bake the cake in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
10. Sweet Potato and Feta Muffins
Source: bewellnaturalmedicine.comYou'll need the same classic silicone muffin molds.
You will need: 500 g sweet potato, 2 eggs, 400 g sour cream, 280 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 250 g feta, 3 green onion stalks, spices.
Instructions: Dice the sweet potato finely and fry until soft. Whisk eggs with sour cream and add flour with baking powder and spices. Add chopped green onion, sweet potato, and diced feta. Spoon the mixture into muffin molds and bake for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
11. Sweet Potato with Egg for Breakfast
Source: pinterest.ruA great and healthy recipe for the whole family. Plus, the filling can be easily changed to taste.
You will need: 1 sweet potato, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 100 g cauliflower, 40 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, spices.
Instructions: Bake the sweet potato in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F), then cut in half and scoop out the pulp. Finely chop all vegetables, place them inside, and carefully crack an egg into each half. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 20 minutes.
12. Sweet Potato Gratin
Source: food52.comAn excellent everyday, yet very refined dish, brought to us by French cuisine.
You will need: 1.5 kg sweet potato, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp basil, 400 ml cream, 100 ml milk, 30 g hard cheese, spices.
Instructions: Slice the sweet potatoes thinly, mix with crushed garlic, spices, and herbs, and layer them in a baking dish. Pour the milk and cream mixture over, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F).
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13. Sweet Potato Cream Soup
Source: przepisy.plAnd don't skimp on the spices! Curry, nutmeg, hot pepper, herbs, cumin, and others are excellent here.
You will need: 700 g sweet potato, 2 L vegetable broth, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 100 ml cream, spices.
Instructions: Dice the sweet potato and boil in broth until soft. Fry chopped onion with all your favorite spices until golden. Blend the onion and sweet potato until smooth and bring to desired consistency with broth and cream. Add grated cheese and bring the soup to a boil once more.
14. Light Vegetable Soup with Sweet Potato
Source: pinterest.ruDietary, lean, and vegetarian. Although, if desired, you can make it with chicken broth.
You will need: 1 sweet potato, 1 carrot, 250 g cabbage, 30 g herbs, 100 g green beans, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 L water.
Instructions: Roughly chop all vegetables. Fry carrots in oil, and after 5 minutes, add sweet potato and cabbage. Season to taste and pour in water. Boil everything together for 20 minutes after coming to a boil. Add green beans and herbs, and cook for another 5 minutes.
15. Sweet Potato Draniki (Latkes)
Source: rachaelrayshow.comThese draniki are much softer and sweeter than regular potato ones.
You will need: 350 g sweet potato, 1 onion, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg, spices.
Instructions: Grate the sweet potato and onion, add the egg and season to taste. Add flour, mix the mass, and spoon the draniki onto a frying pan. Fry on both sides.
16. Sweet Potato Pancakes
Source: pinterest.ruUnlike draniki, here the batter is completely different. Kefir-based, like for regular pancakes.
You will need: 300 g sweet potato, 150 ml kefir, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs, 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, spices.
Instructions: Grate the sweet potato and mix with eggs, spices, sugar, and kefir. Add flour with baking powder, mix the batter, and spoon the pancakes onto a hot frying pan.
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17. Turkey Cutlets with Sweet Potato
Source: kartinkin.netFor even more variety, instead of rice, you can use bulgur or quinoa.
You will need: 500 g sweet potato, 500 g ground turkey, 150 g cooked rice, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 can olives, 1 egg, spices.
Instructions: Bake or boil the sweet potato until cooked, mash into a puree, and mix with ground turkey and cooked rice. Finely chop and fry the onion with garlic until golden, then add to the mixture. Add chopped olives and spices, mix the mince, form cutlets, place on parchment paper, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F).
18. Sweet Potato and Bryndza Salad
Source: thedeliciousplate.comVery tasty, original, and healthy at the same time.
You will need: 1 sweet potato, 1 red onion, 80 g arugula, 60 g walnuts, 0.5 lemon, 200 g bryndza cheese, chili, olive oil, soy sauce, honey.
Instructions: Dice the sweet potato finely and marinate for 10 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, and spices. Spread it in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F). Dice the bryndza, thinly slice the onion, chop the walnuts, and arrange everything with the sweet potato on a bed of arugula. Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and olive oil.
19. Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
Source: kotnakuhne.ruA vitamin-rich garden salad with some variations. Can be served warm immediately!
You will need: 100 g salad mix, 0.5 sweet potato, 20 g pomegranate seeds, 1-2 carrots, 0.5 apple, 15 g walnuts, spices, honey, lemon juice, olive oil.
Instructions: Cut the sweet potato into strips and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F). Slice the apple, chop the walnuts, and grate the carrot on a Korean grater. Mix everything with the salad mix, season, and dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey.
20. Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato in the Oven
Source: greenaproncafe.comA complete dinner for a large family. Very easy and simple to prepare!
You will need: 8 chicken thighs, 2 sweet potatoes, 100 g Dijon mustard, 100 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Instructions: Mix soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, sugar, spices, and minced garlic. Marinate the chicken thighs in this mixture for half an hour. Dice the sweet potatoes and place them in a baking dish. Arrange the chicken on top and bake everything in the oven for 45 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius (375°F). For the first half hour, cover with foil, then remove it.
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