Fall is here, and that means it’s officially sweet potato season. Whether you roast them, mash them, put them in a pie or stir them in a stew, there are tons of creative, yummy ways to prepare sweet potatoes. These sweet potato recipes are perfect if you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish or just some new additions to your weeknight meal roster.
In addition to being delicious, sweet potatoes can also be a healthy addition to your regular diet. According to Medical News Today, sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, potassium, and other essential nutrients. They can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and improve digestion. What’s not to like?
Whether you’re looking for dessert ideas or cozy soups and stews, there’s sure to be a sweet potato recipe that fits the bill. So go ahead - light some candles, set the table, and try one of these yummy sweet potato dishes. When you’re done, you can wash it all down with a fall co*cktail or a good glass of wine.
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Mashed Sweet Potato and Carrots
If you love sweet potato casserole, you're sure to love this fluffy, creamy dish made with sweet potatoes, cinnamon and vanilla almond milk.
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Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Meringue
The marshmallow meringues make this dish almost too gorgeous to eat.
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Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Fall flavors like maple, pecan, and sweet potatoes come together in this perfectly cozy and delicious dish.
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Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Adding a citrusy glaze to sweet potatoes is one way to mix things up and bring new flavors to the table this year.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
The secret to this flavorful sweet potato dish made with carrots and spices is something you might not expect: orange juice. Top it with some roasted pecans and you've got a perfect fall dish.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
It doesn't get cozier than this sweet potato soup made with ginger, curry powder and cinnamon. Best of all, it comes together in the slow cooker, so you can kick back and relax.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Barley and Arugula
This recipe brings together sweet potatoes, barley, arugula, feta, and mint for a salad that's anything but boring.
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8
Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup
This Moroccan-inspired dish features sweet potato, chicken, and chickpeas, flavored with paprika, cumin and onions for an extra-flavorful weeknight dinner.
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9
Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Rice Topping
Instead of topping your sweet potatoes with marshmallows this year, consider a crispy rice topping, inspired by Rice Krispies Treats.
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10
Honey-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Honey is one of those things that tastes good on (or in) almost anything, from pork tenderloins to your daily cup of tea to, you guessed it, sweet potatoes.
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Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Add a little spice to your night with these spicy sweet potatoes.
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12
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Black Beans and Spinach
You can have the best of both world with this savory and healthy, flavor-packed meal, and it only takes 20 minutes!
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13
Bobby Flay's Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad
This salad gives off major summer picnic vibes, so if you live somewhere that you can spend an afternoon outdoors this season, make sure you bring this salad with you.
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14
Apple, Sweet Potato, and Rosemary Flatbread
For a flatbread with a taste of fall, this one is perfect and something the whole family will enjoy.
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15
Sweet Potatoes with Ancho-Maple Glaze
This is another great side dish for all you spicy-lovers out there. With just two teaspoons of ancho chile powder, you'll have the most delicious and mildly spicy side.
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Slow-Cooker Latin Chicken with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
This black beans and sweet potato side is a great healthy alternative to the white rice people typically have as a side with Latin foods.
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Spaghetti with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to eat the last of your sweet potatoes before they go bad, look no further.
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Curry Sweet Potato Cups
Got some sweet potato you didn't finish last night? These curry cups are the best way to put those yummy leftovers to good use.
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
You can prepare these sweet potatoes up to two days before serving. Just make sure to hold off on the meringue until it's time for dinner.
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
This glazed sweet potato recipe takes a Latin spin with the use of piloncillo.
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