Seed Library Recipe Bank: Sweet Potatoes

For more information and full directions on how to prepare these dishes, please click on each photo or on the link at the bottom of each ingredient list to go directly to the recipe's website.

 

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Roasted Sweet Potato

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Plain)

2 pounds (~3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (kosher salt; use less if using table salt)

1 tablespoon light brown sugar, lightly packed

 

Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes

2 pounds (~3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (kosher salt; use less if using table salt)

1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

To see directions for these recipes visit the website https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com

 

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

5–6 medium sweet potatoes (3–4 lbs)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest

Optional for garnish: chopped fresh or dried rosemary, sea salt

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://sallysbakingaddiction.com

 

 

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Sweet Potato Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes

1/3 cup olive oil

Salt

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.aspicyperspective.com

 

 

 

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Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed

1/2 cup white sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup chopped pecans

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.allrecipes.com

 

 

 

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Sage Walnut Pesto

Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Sage Walnut Pesto (Gluten-Free, Paleo)

Gnocchi

2 medium sweet potatoes, approximately 1.5 lbs

2 cups almond flour, plus more as needed

1 cup arrowroot powder, plus more as needed

1 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

 

Pesto

3/4 cup olive oil, divided

12 whole sage leaves

1/4 cup sage leaves, roughly chopped

1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1/2 cup walnuts

1 garlic clove

1 teaspoon salt

Pinch of pepper

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://downshiftology.com

 

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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

4 sweet potatoes

3 medium chicken breasts

2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil

3/4 cup chicken broth

8 ounces or more BBQ sauce

1/2 cup sliced red onion

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper, to taste

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://downshiftology.com

 

 

 

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Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup

2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil

3 carrots, sliced

1 yellow onion

1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon paprika

4 cups vegetable broth, or more for thinner consistency

 

Garnish

Watercress

Pistachios

Coconut cream or yogurt

Red pepper flakes

Cracked black pepper

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://downshiftology.com

 

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Curly sweet potato fries with garlic aioli

Curly Sweet Potato Fries With Garlic Aioli

Fries

1 sweet potato

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper

 

Aioli

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt and pepper

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://downshiftology.com

 

 

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French onion stuffed sweet potatoes

French Onion Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 sweet onions, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

2/3 cup freshly grated gruyere cheese

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs

1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, to dollop

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.howsweeteats.com

 

 

For more information on sweet potatoes check out some of these books from our collection. Just click on the picture to be taken to the catalog listing. 

 

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Start Simple book cover
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The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook book cover
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Sweet potato power book cover
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Smashed, mashed, boiled, and baked-and fried, too!
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The southern slow cooker bible
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Authentic Portuguese cooking
By SusieB on March 5, 2022