12 Must-Try Sweet Potato Recipes for Delicious Meals

Sweet potatoes are a versatile ingredient that can transform any meal. Whether you're in the mood for a savory dish or a slightly sweet treat, these recipes bring out the best in this humble vegetable. From hearty skillets to crispy snacks, sweet potatoes are perfect for mixing things up at dinner.

Sweet Potato Waffles

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These savory waffles make a tasty and healthy choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner. Made with sweet potato, flour, plant milk, and spices, the batter comes together quickly to create fluffy, flavorful waffles.

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Feta and Sweet Potato Pierogis

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Homemade feta and sweet potato pierogies are one of my ultimate comfort dishes. Mashed Japanese sweet potatoes and tangy feta cheese are stuffed into soft dumpling dough for a deliciously simple dinner.

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Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato

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This sweet and spicy chunky peanut soup combines creamy peanut butter with hearty chunks of potatoes, a corn-jalapeno mix, and a touch of cayenne pepper to add heat.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

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Start your day with this sweet potato breakfast skillet, packed with spiced sautéed sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and kale, and topped with a perfectly fried egg.

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Sweet Potato and Kale Ravioli

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Create homemade ravioli filled with a delicious blend of sweet potato, kale, and ricotta. Top it off with a simple pan sauce made from lemon, thyme, and cream for a rich, flavorful dish.

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Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potato

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These stuffed sweet potatoes make for a delicious and healthy dinner, or meal prep. Topped with enchilada mix and homemade smoky chipotle enchilada sauce, they’re packed with bold flavors.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

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You’ll love these crispy sweet potato wedges made in the air fryer. Simply cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, season with Italian seasoning, and top with hot honey sriracha sauce and crumbled feta.

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Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

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This creamy sweet potato and carrot soup is packed with bold flavors of curry, ginger, and cumin. It’s made in just one pot in under 30 minutes, for a comforting dinner in no time.

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Sweet Potato and Garlic Hummus

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This creamy hummus features roasted sweet potatoes, roasted garlic, and a flavorful blend of spices. It’s perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side to a hearty dinner.

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Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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This easy sheet pan roasted vegetables recipe yields a hearty serving of flavourful vegetables—just toss your favorite veggies onto sheet pans and pop them in the oven to let the magic happen.

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Sweet Potato Pita

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This sweet potato pita bread makes the perfect base for a quick lunch. You can also pan-fry them to keep them pocket-less, using them as flatbread for dipping or as individual pizza bases.

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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This air fryer hasselback sweet potatoes recipe turns simple sweet potatoes into a flavorful side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re glazed with maple syrup, melted butter, paprika, and fresh thyme.

Get the recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes