This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Looking for delicious, nourishing recipes that use sweet potato? From healthy weeknight dinners and hearty salads to cozy soups and flavor-packed sides, these sweet potato recipes show how versatile this humble ingredient can be.
Why You’ll Love these Sweet Potato Recipes
- Nutritious and satisfying. Sweet potatoes are a fabulous source of fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, making them a healthy addition to everyday cooking.
- Something for every occasion. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, satisfying side dish, or warming salad, there is a recipe here for every craving.
- Easy and approachable. The combination of simple ingredients and straightforward cooking methods make it easy to incorporate more sweet potatoes into your weekly rotation.
- Ideas beyond the expected. From stuffed sweet potatoes to ultra fudgy sweet potato brownies, these recipes showcase just how versatile this humble root vegetable can be.
Fall is PEAK sweet potato season, making it the perfect time to take advantage of their natural sweetness and comforting flavor.
Whether you’re roasting them, stuffing them, or mashing them, there’s no shortage of delicious ways to enjoy this fall favorite.
I look forward to these recipes EVERY fall, and will find any excuse to incorporate them into weekday meals or holiday spreads.
Let me know which one you’re most excited to try in the comments below!
Sweet Potato Dinner Recipes
From stuffed sweet potatoes to hearty sweet potato chili and stew, these recipes are nourishing and streamlined enough for weeknights.
Harissa Lentil Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Tahini
Hearty, nourishing, and layered with smoky spice and bright flavors, this plant-based meal has been a recent reader favorite. Vegan, gluten free, and rich in protein and fiber.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
An award-winning chili that makes for the ultimate cold weather comfort dish. With the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, this slow cooker recipe will make its way into your winter staples with just one bite.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Turkey and Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Avocado Cream
Ground turkey, black beans, and roasted sweet potato filled enchiladas topped with a lusciously creamy avocado sauce. Packed with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
West African-Inspired Sweet Potato & Chickpea Peanut Stew
Vegetarian West African-Inspired Peanut Stew with chickpeas, sweet potato, and fire-roasted tomatoes. This hearty plant-based stew comes together in 1 pot for a streamlined, satisfying weeknight dinner.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Smoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Smoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with walnuts, yogurt, and avocado. This meal combines sweet and smoky flavors, creamy and crunchy textures, and loads of good-for-you nutrients
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu Bowls with Jalapeño-Ranch
If you’re looking for the ultimate plant-based, meal prep-friendly recipe, these bowls are a must-make. Featuring crispy BBQ-glazed tofu, roasted sweet potato, protein-rich quinoa, and a dynamite Jalapeño Ranch.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa
A fabulous vegetarian chili featuring sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, and fire-roasted tomatoes. This dump-and-stir crockpot chili is packed with smoky flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners. Instant Pot instructions also available!
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Potato Salads and Bowls
From nourishing, warming salads to texture- and flavor-packed bowls, these sweet potato recipes showcase its sweet flavor in unique, crave-worthy ways. You’ll notice that many of them are make-ahead friendly and perfect for weekday lunches!
Harvest Fall Salad with Caramelized Shallot Dressing
A fabulous autumn-inspired salad with wild rice, roasted sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and shredded chicken. Tossed in a Caramelized Shallot Dressing, this autumn-inspired salad is nutritious, filling, and make-ahead friendly.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Hot Honey Mustard Chicken Bowls
Hot honey mustard glazed chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized cabbage, and quinoa. High in protein and fiber, and perfect for meal prep lunches.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad with creamy almond butter dressing, pomegranate, and pumpkin seeds. This fall-inspired salad is equal parts hearty and healthy. Serve alongside your protein of choice, or add quinoa, chickpeas, or shredded chicken for a well-rounded meal.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls with zesty black beans and quinoa, avocado pico de gallo, and chipotle-lime tahini sauce. These vegetarian burrito bowls are nutrient-packed and perfect for meal prep lunches.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Potato Lentil Salad
Warm Sweet Potato Lentil Salad with Pistachio Salsa and Tahini-Lime Drizzle. This vegan lentil salad is filled with fiber and plant protein for a hearty, healthy lunch.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Mediterranean-inspired Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and avocado in Balsamic-Tahini Dressing. Make-ahead friendly and perfect for weekday lunches.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Potato Grain Bowls
Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls with green beans, quinoa, and a fabulous turmeric honey mustard sauce. A vegan, meal prep-friendly bowl perfect for weekday lunches.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potato Power Salad
Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Parslied Tahini Dressing is the ultimate nutrient-packed meal. Vegan and gluten free, and brimming with bright flavors.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Curried Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Bowls
Curried cauliflower and sweet potato bowls with quinoa and cumin-spiced yogurt. A hearty, produce-packed bowl with anti-inflammatory spices that’s perfect for weekday lunches.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sesame Sweet Potato and Radicchio Salad
Enjoy this Roasted Sweet Potato and Radicchio Salad with ginger-sesame dressing as a gluten-free, vegan-friendly meal or side dish. (I love serving with roasted chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost!)
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Autumn Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Autumn-Inspired Salad with roasted sweet potatoes, apples, Parmesan, and a delicious maple vinaigrette. This fall salad is packed with good-for-you nutrients and will become a seasonal staple.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Potato Side Dishes
From simple weeknight staples to holiday-worthy showstoppers, these side dishes pair beautifully with just about any protein or entree.
Maple-Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Maple-Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the spicy-sweet side dish your holiday (or weeknight dinner!) spread needs. Roasted sweet potato slices tossed in cinnamon maple-butter and topped with spicy-sweet pecan praline.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Miso-Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
If you’ve been looking or a new way to elevate sweet potatoes, these glazed sweet potatoes are the perfect alchemy of savory, sweet, and umami. A restaurant-quality side that’s easy to make, wildly flavorful, and impressive enough for entertaining.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Miso Butter
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Miso Butter is a 5 Ingredient recipe perfect for holiday entertaining or easy weeknight dinners. Naturally sweet with a deeply savory twist, it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Glaze
Roasted sweet potatoes with a bold chile glaze and ginger-cilantro slaw. Pair it with your protein of choice for a fabulous Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
Sweet Treats
A bonus recipe to spotlight a new dessert recipe that I absolutely love!
Sweet Potato Brownies
These irresistibly fudgy (hidden fiber!) brownies are deeply chocolatey and made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter and mashed sweet potato. They’re a feel-good sweet treat that tastes every bit as decadent as the classic.
MAKE THIS RECIPE
How to Choose and Store Sweet Potatoes
- What to look for: Choose firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no soft spots, wrinkled skin, or signs of sprouting.
- How to store: It’s best to store sweet potatoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space (such as a pantry). Keep them away from direct sunlight and heat from the stovetop, if possible.
- Refrigerating sweet potatoes is NOT necessary and can actually negatively affect their texture and flavor.
- You also want to avoid washing them until you’re ready to cook them. (Excess moisture can promote spoilage.)
- How long they last: Whole, uncooked sweet potatoes can typically last up to 2 weeks when stored properly. Once cooked, refrigerate them in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
- Rich in antioxidants. Orange-flesh sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant the converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A plays an important role in eye health, immune function, and skin health.
- Support gut and heart health. Sweet potatoes are a fabulous source of fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria. They’re also high in potassium, which supports healthy blood pressure and proper muscle and nerve function.
- Provide sustained energy. As a source of complex carbohydrates, sweet potatoes provide energy to help fuel your day. Their fiber content also helps slow digestion and promote feelings of satiety.
If you try any of these recipes that use sweet potato, snap a pic and tag #dishingouthealth so I can see your beautiful creations. Also, follow along on Facebook and Pinterest for the latest recipe updates! I also really appreciate readers taking the time to leave a rating and review!
More Root Vegetable Recipes
VVeganVGVegetarianGFGluten-FreeDFDairy-FreeNFNut-Free
Harissa Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce
VVeganVGVegetarianGFGluten-FreeDFDairy-FreeNFNut-Free
Sheet Pan Vegetable and Chickpea Bake
VGVegetarianGFGluten-FreeLCLow Carb
Arugula and Persimmon Salad
VGVegetarianGFGluten-FreeNFNut-Free
