20 Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

1. Sweet Potato Skins

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 pound of bacon
• 4 ounces of mushrooms
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper

2. Twice-Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes

• 3 sweet potatoes
• Olive oil
• ½ of a red onion
• 9 ounces of cooked chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch strips
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup tinned black beans, washed and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 lime, juiced
• ¼ cup of cilantro leaves
• Extra lime wedges to serve
• 1 avocado, diced
• Salsa to serve

3. Sweet Potato Pizza

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 cup pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 egg
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

4. Sweet Potato Nacho Dip

5. Sweet Potato-Crusted Spinach Quiche

• 2 sweet potatoes
• 400 g frozen blanched whole leaves spinach
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup almond milk or milk of your choice
• 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 handful grated cheese

6. Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons garlic butter
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Extra herbs to garnish

7. Sweet Potato Tots

• 3 cups sweet potatoes
• 1 cup grated raw parmesan cheese, plus more for rolling tots in
• salt and pepper to taste

8. Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries

• 1 large sweet potato
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Celtic sea salt, to taste

9. Sweet Potato Hummus

• 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 Cup Mashed)
• 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• Pepper to taste

10. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

• 1 pound ground sirloin (turkey, chicken or lamb also work)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 2 carrots – diced
• 1 medium onion – diced
• 3 garlic cloves – grated
• 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth – low sodium
• 1 cup peas – frozen
• 4 cups Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
• 6 ounces shredded Manchego cheese (or other sharp cheese)

11. Whipped Bourbon-Bacon Sweet Potatoes

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 15 to 20 sage leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons brown butter
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

12. Sweet Potato Sliders

13. Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos

• 2 pounds ground turkey or beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 jalapeño, seeded, membranes removed and finely chopped (keep seeds for more heat, if desired)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cans (15-ounces each) beans (black, pinto, white), rinsed and drained
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped small (1/2-inch pieces)

14. Blender Sweet Potato Waffles

• 1 tablespoon flax meal + 2.5 tablespoons water
• 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
• ¾ cup sweet potato, mashed (about 1 medium potato)
• ½ cup almond milk
• 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tapioca starch/flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup, or a few drops of stevia extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

15. Grilled Sweet Potato Kabobs

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper, freshly ground
• Additional spices (optional); choose from cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, or other preferred spice
• Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (optional); choose from parsley, mint, thyme, dill, sage, basil, or other preferred herb

16. Sweet Potato Soup

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/2 cup+ No-Chicken Broth (or substitute vegetable broth)
• 1/2 cup soy milk or almond milk

17. Chicken, Apple, Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Skillet

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 ounces)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock, divided

18. Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups of ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup of onions, diced
• 1⅔ cups of sweet potato, diced
• ½ cup of homemade tomato sauce
• Red chili flakes to taste (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 2 big bell peppers cut in half
• Feta cheese (don’t add cheese if you want to make this recipe Paleo-friendly) and fresh parsley, chopped

19. Slow Cooker Chicken, Kale and Sweet Potato Stew

• 2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces</a></h3>
   1 bunch Lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced (about 10-oz with stems removed)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 32-oz boxes low-sodium chicken stock
• 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

20. Sweet Potato Nachos

• 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 avocado, diced or smashed
• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Salsa