10 Simple Sweet Potato Recipes

Try one of these easy takes on the versatile root vegetable.

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Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple

Christina Holmes

Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty main course salad is a nutritional powerhouse. Combine the kale, roasted sweet potato, chopped apple, and almonds in a large bowl and drizzle with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Once dressed, massage the kale with clean hands to make the salad more palatable.

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Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Marcus Nilsson

These sweet potatoes wedges are topped with two varieties of gooey cheese, creating a balanced blend of sweet and savory. Plus, they cook in less than 30 minutes, and require just four ingredients. They're so good, in fact, you may want to double the recipe—they'll likely be gobbled up quickly. 

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Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts

William Brinson
Nutmeg brings out the sweetness of the cooked sweet potato and apple.

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Loaded Baked Sweet Potato

Paul Sirasalee
Avocado and goat cheese make this vegetarian meal feel extra hearty.

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Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime and Cilantro

Danny Kim
Serve these addictive wedges with your favorite burger.

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Quinoa With Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Pesto

Anna Williams
This vegetarian meal doesn’t lack protein. In fact, it packs a whopping 14 grams per serving.

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut

Chris Court
Shredded coconut, pecans, and brown sugar on top are decadent additions to the Thanksgiving staple.

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Braised Pork, Sweet Potato, and Fennel Stew

Chris Court
Slowly cooking a tough cut of meat like pork shoulder renders the meat soft and tender.

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Roast Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas

Sang An
Dinner in three easy steps: Pile ingredients on sheet pan. Roast. Eat.

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Sweet Potato Pie

Paul Sirisalee
Try this easy dessert in place of pumpkin pie.

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