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    Home » Healthy Kitchen » Food and Produce Guides

    Sweet Potato Recipes - Versatile and Nutritious

    Published: Jul 6, 2012 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sweet potatoes, one of the most ancient, nutritious, and valuable food crops of the Americas, are somewhat  underused and misunderstood. What is called a "yam," for example, is often really a sweet potato. If what you're buying has a vivid orange flesh, it's a sweet potato. Even deeply hued Garnet Yams are a type of sweet potato.

    Not to diminish the value of regular potatoes, but as a point of comparison, sweet potatoes are substantially richer in nutrients. They are especially high in vitamin A and the major minerals. I think that sweet potatoes deserve far more attention. Southern or regional American cookbooks are a great source of recipe ideas. Otherwise, just bake or microwave them for a nourishing side dish.

    Sweet Potato Main Dishes

    • Sweet Potato and Edamame Shepherd’s Pie
    • Curried Sweet Potatoes with Chard and Chickpeas
    • Thyme-Scented Sweet Potatoes with Black Olives and Garlic
    • Gingery Rice with Sweet Potatoes and Peas
    • Tempeh, Kale and Sweet Potato Skillet
    • Sweet and White Potato Casserole with Apples
    • White Pizza with Sweet Potato and Carmelized Onions
    • Tortellini or Ravioli in Sweet Potato Sauce
    • Slow-Cooker White Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Collard Greens
    • Quesadillas with Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, and Corn
    • Avocado and Sweet Potato Quesadillas or Soft Tacos

    Sweet Potato Soups, Stews & Chilis

    • Kale, Yellow Squash and Sweet Potato Stew
    • Thai-Spiced Sweet Potato Stew
    • Squash, Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder
    • Sweet Potato Soup
    • Quick Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
    • Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Greens
    • Sweet Potato Dal
    • African-American Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
    • Easy Curried Sweet Potato and Tofu Stew
    • Miso Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Greens

    Sweet Potato Salads

    • Sweet Potato Waldorf Salad
    • Sweet and White Potato Salad with Mixed Greens
    • Raw Sweet Potato and Cabbage Salad with Coconut-Lime Dressing
      Variation: Raw Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Coconut-Lime Dressing

    Sweet Potato Appetizers, Sides & Such

    • Spicy Tempura Sweet Potatoes
    • Bulgur and Sweet Potato Pilaf
    • Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Leeks and Peas
    • Contemporary Candied Yams
    • Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes
    • Maple and Tarragon Sweet Potatoes
    • Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples
    • Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
    • Baked Sweet Potato "Fries" with Adobo Dipping Sauce
    • Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • BBQ Sweet Potato Fries

    Desserts and Baked Goods

    • Sweet Potato-Spelt Biscuits
    • Alicia’s Famous Sweet Potato Pie
    • Sweet Potato Biscuits

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