19 Must-Try Sweet Potato Recipes

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Sweet potatoes contain bountiful nutrients and have a uniquely earthy taste. And their color is naturally breathtaking! But are you currently stuck on how to cook these beautiful and beneficial roots? Look over these 19 creative recipes, and you’ll soon discover unique, wholesome, and flavorful ideas. Read more now.

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Peanut Stew

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This slow cooker chicken and peanut stew is worth every minute of the wait. Swimming with sweet potatoes, warm, nutty spices like cinnamon and coriander, pungent ginger, and fiery fresh chilies, it will hit your taste buds in all the right spots. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of slow-simmered favorites.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Wild Rice Stuffing

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Whether you’re looking for a fresh side for the holidays or a nourishing meal on Meatless Monday, these stuffed sweet potatoes are the dreamboats you’ve been waiting for. After baking to a golden crisp, they’re filled with fresh balsamic-infused cranberries, crunchy pecans and pepitas, and wild rice. Get the recipe.

Sweet Potato Hash with Fresh Herbs, Peppers, and Onions

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Finished with fresh, fragrant basil, this bright, veggie-studded sweet potato hash will tempt your eyes as well as your taste buds. Crunchy bell pepper, savory onion, and sharp garlic add texture while paprika brings a pop of smoky flavor. Keep reading to add this recipe to your collection of carby favorites.

How to Cook Sweet Potatoes in the Electric Pressure Cooker

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Here’s how to cook sweet potatoes in the electric pressure cooker. These spuds cook up irresistibly tender, creamy, and in half the time it takes to make them in the oven. You can choose to either cook them whole or cubed, depending on what strikes your fancy this week for dinner. Get the full how-to on Foodal now.

Autumn Napa Cabbage Salad

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When you’re craving the crunch of a salad with the heartiness of fall flavors, turn to this creative combo. A medley of bell peppers, roasted sweet potatoes and carrots, and toasted pecans tossed in creamy citrus-honey dressing, this autumn napa cabbage salad is as satisfying as it is stunning. Read on for the recipe.

Spicy Root Vegetable Chips

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Get your crunch on with handcrafted, spicy root vegetable chips and you’ll never go back to store bought again. These baked beauties are overflowing with nutrients and dusted in a nutty blend of toasted fennel seeds, cumin, and fiery cayenne pepper. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of crispy favorites.

Spicy Sweet Potato and Tatsoi Soup with Chickpeas

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Sweet potato and tatsoi soup is one of the best recipes to warm up with on a chilly night. Made with plenty of leafy greens and root veggies, curry paste, chili, and chickpeas, it’s easy to make, but the flavor is complex. It takes just a little over an hour to come together and you’ll crave it over and over again.

Buckwheat Harvest Tart: A Savory, Seasonal Recipe Filled with Fresh Produce

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Looking for the ultimate fall dish? This vegetarian buckwheat harvest tart starts with a hearty buckwheat and thyme pastry crust that’s filled with the best produce autumn has to offer, and topped with rich pecorino cheese. Savory and sweet, you’re sure to impress your friends and family with this recipe. Read more.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with a Sage Brown Butter Sauce

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Do you love gnocchi, but want to enjoy something a little different for your next dinner? Try this sweet potato version. We use a homemade sweet potato puree in the dough that provides a subtle earthy sweetness. It goes perfectly with a nutty sage brown butter sauce and pecorino cheese. Get the recipe now.

Easy-Peasy Sweet Potato & Potato Pancakes

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Need a simple potato recipe that will tickle your taste buds and fill your house with oniony aromas? This is your stop. These latkes showcase two types of shredded potatoes tangled with herby parsley and onions. Keep reading for the recipe, and eat these savory pancakes with your favorite toppings at any time of day.

Spicy Sweet Potato Quesadillas: A Vegetarian Twist on a Classic

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Spicy, sweet, and perfect topped with homemade salsa and guacamole, vegetarian sweet potato quesadillas are an easy, nutritious spin on a dinner classic. Essentially a veggie hash covered in melted cheese and sandwiched between tortillas, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Get the recipe now.