Fresh ideas with sweet potato
Say hello to in-season sweet potatoes. Creamy, earthy and subtly sweet, this versatile vegetable goes amazingly well in a variety of dishes. From sweet potato fries to baked sweet potato, comforting soup and even dessert, we’ve got you covered with nine easy and impressive sweet potato recipes that will inspire you to cook with this delicious in-season vegetable.
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Sweet potato tacos
Cue: a sigh of relief. Dinner is done in three steps, 30 minutes and one pan. You’ll spend less time and money on multiple weeknight dinners when you meal prep this fragrant turmeric ginger and chicken curry. Simply freeze and just reheat on those nights when you’re in a hurry. Not a fan of turmeric? Try this healthier chicken curry recipe.
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Healthier roasted sweet potato soup
A hearty, creamy, nutritionally approved soup with a hint of spice, this soup is a real winner. You don’t have to let any of the delicious sweet potato go to waste as you top the soup with crispy sweet potato skins in this clever recipe. You’ll never throw away sweet potato skins again.
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Baked sweet potato salad
Looking for an easy and tasty midweek dinner? Try this baked sweet potato salad recipe that’s ready in just three steps and 30 minutes. Buckwheat and almonds add crunch to this roast salad, while Greek-style yoghurt and a caper dressing add creaminess and zing.
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Apple and sweet potato crumble
Sweet potato is so versatile you can even use it in desserts. This delicious crumble uses the natural sweetness of apples, sweet potatoes and cinnamon as a tasty base and tops it off with an easy-to-make maple, oat, almond and pecan crumble.
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Herb and garlic sweet potato stacks
After a tasty side to serve with your Sunday roast? These sweet potato stacks are just what you need. Layers of golden roasted sweet potato are stacked high and topped with parmesan and sage. They’re as scrumptious as they are impressive.
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Gnocchi with sweet potato sauce
Is there anything better than a comforting bowl of gnocchi? Try this gnocchi recipe with a creamy sweet potato and sage sauce for a truly satisfying midweek meal.
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Loaded sweet potato fries
Learn how to make delicious sweet potato fries at home, then load them up with tasty toppings. This loaded fries recipe makes for an easy yet hearty meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. You’ll want to save this recipe to come back to again and again.
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Sweet potato shepherd’s pie
Shepherd’s pie has long been a family favourite. Give this classic dish a fresh twist with a creamy sweet potato mash topping. Golden sweet potato adds a hint of sweetness and a pop of colour. It’s a hearty dinner idea that’s sure to satisfy.
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Loaded sweet potatoes
Roasting sweet potatoes releases their sweetness, giving them a lovely caramelised flavour. Try this recipe for loaded sweet potatoes with a kale, feta and spiced chickpea topping. To turn this into a vegan dish, swap the feta for chopped olives.