Sweet potatoes are arguably the most flavorful root vegetables, bursting with natural sweetness, nuttiness and a subtle earthy taste. This list of Easy Sweet Potato recipes contains all my favorite ways to use sweet potatoes!
Between its bold flavor and hearty texture, sweet potatoes are a versatile veg that can be used in a wide variety of recipes.
As an environmental scientist, I’m always looking for ways to make eco-friendly produce shine! Sweet potatoes, especially when sourced organically, are a sustainable crop.
Green Tip: Organic farms rely on biodiversity to generate rich soil, avoiding the use of pesticides and fertilizers, which means no toxic runoff. Consider organic mushrooms for these recipes.
They have a relatively small environmental footprint as they only require a small area to thrive and have a super long shelf life, which means you’re less likely to waste them!
And the best part? Potatoes can generally be sourced locally year-round.
Find all of my favorite sweet spuds recipes below!
Easy Sweet Potato Recipes
- Creamy Sweet Potato Hummus
- 30-Minute Sweet Potato Pasta Sauce
- 5-Ingredient Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
- Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
- Sweet Potato Zucchini Fritters
- 25-Minute Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl with Avocado Crema
- 30-Minute Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
1. Creamy Sweet Potato Hummus
2. 30-Minute Sweet Potato Pasta Sauce
3. 5-Ingredient Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
4. Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
5. Sweet Potato Zucchini Fritters
6. 25-Minute Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes
7. Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl with Avocado Crema
8. 30-Minute Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
9. Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
I hope this list of Easy Sweet Potato Recipes inspires you to celebrate the delicious and healthful little spuds! If you’re still unsure where to start, try this Sweet Potato Hummus that is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty with a hint of citrus.
8+ Easy Sweet Potato Recipes, including Sweet Potato Hummus
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- Food Processor *or*
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon = approx. 4 tablespoons juice)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring ten cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Peel and cube your sweet potato, chopping it into pieces about 1 cubic inch in size.
- Boil the cubed sweet potato until fork tender (15-20 minutes). Conserve about 2 tablespoons of the water that the sweet potatoes boiled in before straining.
- Add the boiled sweet potato, Tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to your food processor or high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Asses the consistency. If your hummus seems too thick, add 1 tablespoon of the conserved sweet potato water and blend again. Add the second tablespoon of water if needed.
- Transfer sweet potato hummus to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature or chilled with chips, crackers, pretzels, bread, or raw veggies.
Pro Tips
- Cubing your sweet potato speeds up the boiling time dramatically.
- If you’re looking for a way to use up the other half of your lemon, check out this 3-Ingredient Vodka Sour.
- This Sweet Potato Hummus will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
- You can freeze this hummus for up to 4 months.
