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17+ Easy Sweet Potato Dinner Recipes

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Aug 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Not sure how to get creative when it comes to recipes with sweet potatoes? Here are 17+ easy ways to cook with sweet potatoes. These sweet potato dinner recipes are easy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that revolves around one of the most versatile ingredients: the sweet potato.

If you’re a food enthusiast seeking a delightful twist for your dinner table, you’re in for a treat! Sweet potatoes, with their rich flavor profile and nutritional benefits, are the star of the show in our collection of easy and mouthwatering sweet potato dinner recipes.

Whether you’re looking for hearty comfort food, vibrant salads, or exotic global flavors, sweet potatoes have got you covered.

In an attempt to give the good old sweet potato the attention it deserves, I compiled this round up to supply you with all of the best sweet potato recipe ideas.

Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

Bursting with vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber, nutritious sweet potatoes offer a nourishing boost to your dinner plate. The vibrant orange hue of these spuds hints at their high beta-carotene content, which supports eye health and overall immunity. Additionally, sweet potatoes are a complex carbohydrate that provides sustained energy, making them an excellent choice for satisfying and nutritious dinners.

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Tips for Choosing and Storing Sweet Potatoes

Selecting the perfect sweet potatoes is a crucial first step in creating memorable dinner dishes. When at the grocery store or farmers’ market, opt for sweet potatoes with smooth, unblemished skins and vibrant coloration. A firm and weighty feel indicates freshness. While orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are most common, don’t hesitate to explore varieties like purple or white-fleshed sweet potatoes for intriguing flavor variations.

To keep your sweet potatoes fresh and ready for culinary magic, store them in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place. Avoid refrigerating sweet potatoes, as the cold temperatures can alter their texture and taste. If stored properly, sweet potatoes can last for several weeks, allowing you to enjoy their goodness over time.

Dinner Recipes with Sweet Potato

1

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

You've heard of regular potato gnocchi, lobster gnocchi, squash gnocchi, and maybe even tomato gnocchi. But have you ever tried Sweet Potato Gnocchi? This dish bursts with flavor and is the perfect autumn-inspired take on the classic dish. It's fluffy, tender, and totally melts in your mouth. Made complete with a buttery and sage rosemary sauce!

2

Sweet Potato Fettuccine in Gorgonzola Sauce

For the second sweet potato option, try this Sweet Potato Fettuccini in Gorgonzola Sauce! The noodles are tossed in the gorgonzola and cranberries to create a decadent, gluten-free pasta dish that's undeniably full of flavor. Just slice the potatoes, toast the nuts, cook the noodles, warm the sauce, and serve!

3

Sweet Potato & Spinach Quinoa Breakfast Skillet

Next up we're enjoying sweet potatoes for breakfast, because why not? It's a great way to start your morning with a high-protein meal. This Sweet Potato & Spinach Quinoa Breakfast Skillet is a veggie-packed, delicious, and filling breakfast that comes together in less than 30 minutes!

4

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Fill up with the ultimate vegetarian meal: Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos. These 'cos are made with caramelized sweet potatoes (ohhh, yeah), spiced black beans, and creamy chipotle sauce. You'll want to eat 10!

5

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Keep things simple but deliciously salty with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries! This is a dish great for snacking, as it's healthier than eating regular fries and comes out of the air fryer perfectly crispy. Made with only three ingredients (sweet potatoes, olive oil, and salt), prepare for these fries to be your new go-to.

6

Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa and Hummus Dressing

With roasted sweet potato, fluffy quinoa, arugula, crumbled feta, and a quick hummus dressing, this warm Sweet Potato Salad recipe is a hearty side salad for serving up on any occasion. It's a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes with extra caramelized flavor. Mmmm.

7

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

For a hearty, filling, satisfying meal, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is the way to go. This vegan chili is easy to make and great for meal prep! It's also the perfect way to use up extra sweet potatoes, as they add both flavor and oomph to the dish.

8

Sweet Potato Smashers with Roasted Grapes

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Grapes are the perfect, quick dinner for all appetites. Made with potatoes and grapes, of course, as well as honey, thyme, and melt-in-your-mouth goat cheese. They're crispy yet soft, savory, sweet, cheesy, herby, and fun!

9

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble and Meringue

For another recipe that will successfully use up your sweet potatoes while also providing your taste buds with a treat, go for this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble and Meringue. It's the ultimate crunchy but fluffy dish that's coincidentally perfect for Thanksgiving!

10

Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe (Mediterranean Style!)

Step aside loaded potatoes, these stuffed sweet potatoes are changing the game. Made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and a hummus and garlic sauce, they’re a healthy and satisfying dinner option!

11

Mexican Sweet Potato Skins

Load up some sweet potato skins for a twist on Taco Tuesday. Made with your favorite fillings like black beans, corn, and adobo peppers, these Mexican Sweet Potato Skins are a healthy swap that taste like heaven with just the right amount of flavor.

12

Healthy Southern Bowl Recipe (Flavor-Packed!)

Turn collard greens and sweet potatoes into a powerhouse meal with Southern Style Grain Bowls. Fully loaded with flavor and the perfect way to fill up on everything important (and yummy)!

13

Savory Apple Tart with Flaky Phyllo Crust

This Savory Apple Tart is an easy, flavorful dish with potatoes, beets, and apples on top of creamy whipped feta in a flaky phyllo crust. It’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s calling your name.

14

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowls with Yum Sauce

For a vibrant yet easy vegan dinner, these Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowls do the trick, packed with colorfully delicious flavors and drizzled with creamy, protein-packed Yum Sauce!

15

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe (Perfectly Crispy!)

These Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and dipped in a roasted garlic mayo sauce.

16

How To Air Fry Any Vegetable

Your ultimate guide to air fryer vegetables! How to air fry virtually any vegetable into perfectly cooked, healthy deliciousness, including the humble sweet potato! Perfect for getting a sweet potato dinner on the table quickly (without heating up the oven).

17

3 Epic Slow Cooker Side Dishes (At The Same Time!)

Today we’re whipping up not 1, not 2, but 3 slow cooker side dishes! Creamy corn, parmesan Brussels sprouts, and brown sugar sweet potatoes all stuffed into the same slow cooker and ready in 3 hours. Perfect for holiday feasts.

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