We know you love our recipe for sweet potato fries, but did you know just how versatile this awesome root veg really is?
Adding this humble ingredient to meals is a deliciously easy way to enjoy more of the good stuff. Sweet potatoes are at their peak from October to March, but our favourite sweet potato recipes will give you year-round cooking inspo. Whether they’re roasted, boiled, or baked, we have 12 tasty recipes for all occasions…
Cooked entirely in the microwave, this budget-friendly curry recipe is not only super delicious, but each portion contains all five of your 5-a-day! Championing store-cupboard staples, it’s so easy to whip up, it’ll soon become one of your favourite weeknight winners.
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Once you’ve made a batch of this comforting chilli, you can take it in so many ways. Spoon it over tortilla chips for that family-favourite – veggie nachos; transform it into a warming soup; or serve it up in a quick wrap with little gem lettuce, mint and feta. Now that’s a real one-pan wonder!
These beautiful sweet potato and sardine patties are that perfect mix of crunchy and soft. A crispy polenta coating surrounds a soft filling of sardine, sweetcorn, spring onion and coriander. They’re so delicious served with the chilli yoghurt & lime dip, and green salad. Like sunshine on a plate.
Smashed sweet potatoes are topped off with rich, smoky homemade baked beans and grated cheese – it doesn’t get much better than that! Whether served as a veggie main, with croutons to mop up the juices; or as a side dish for roasted meats, it’s a real crowd pleaser. Feel free to swap in whatever tinned beans you have in the cupboard.
This vegan burrito is a total treat! Packed with gnarly roasted sweet potato, rice and spinach, it’s then served with a spiced black bean dip, jalapeño salsa and a dollop of dairy-free yoghurt. A real taste sensation, this is a meat-free meal that seriously satisfies.
The perfect way to eat the rainbow! Here, baked sweet potatoes are covered with spiced yoghurt and a dressed salad of rocket, beetroot & carrot with toasted mixed seeds. It’s full of the good stuff and one of our favourite ways to enjoy the humble sweet spud.
When you want something super-satisfying and delicious, you can’t go wrong with these quesadillas. A few shakes of Tabasco gives them a pop of spice, while the smashed salad adds an easy, fresh tang. This is a 25-minute meal that really delivers.
Whether you’re looking for a comforting WFH lunch or a winter-warming meal, Georgina Hayden’s sweet potato soup is an absolute joy. Lightly spiced and beautifully creamy, this is a soup recipe that will brighten any rainy day.
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This stunner of a dish is great for get-togethers. A meat-free twist on the classic Brazilian stew, chunks of sweet potato, beautiful beans, sweet peppers and coriander ensure every mouthful delivers on flavour. Serve with brown rice for a gorgeous meal.
When it comes to trying to get more of the good stuff into our diets, this fish pie ticks so many boxes. It’s a really tasty way to enjoy oily fish; while the topping is half-and-half white potatoes to sweet, adding extra vitamins. Perfect for all the family.
Sweet potato works so well in this veggie bake, which is the perfect way to pack in all five of your 5-a-day, while also bringing a big smile to your face! Layers of rice, veggies, and crispy filo pastry are finished with a creamy feta sauce. So good!
For a breakfast on-the-go that will keep you full until lunch or a great lunchbox snack, these tasty muffins are hard to beat. Get the mixture ready and divided up the night before, so all you need to do is bake them fresh in the morning. No faff!
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Want to learn more about sweet potatoes? Head to Vegepedia for the sweet potato lowdown!