12 Tasty Sweet Potato Recipes To Shake Up Your Diet
A sweet spud's more than a good snack - it also delivers a host of benefits
Sweet potatoes are one of those rare vegetables that are as tasty as they are healthy, filling and vibrant - they're high in fibre and antioxidants, like beta carotene, which supports good vision and your immune system. It's only well-deserved that we make the most of this nourishing root vegetable that can be found year-round in our supermarkets. Get creative with our curation of some of the most delicious sweet potato recipes. From those simmered on the sidelines to a velvety puree-like consistency, to others that find themselves in the cradle of an unlikely cannelloni, here's how you can explore the luxurious kumara in various shapes, forms and cuisines.
Combine slow cooking techniques with the elements of korma and you’ll have a thick, flavourful and warming dish that’ll both comfort and satisfy. Our recipe here includes chickpeas and sweet potatoes for ample carbs, and is a great bowl of curry for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Sweet memories are formed with this spiced sweet potato and zucchini tart, a fantastic holiday treat with hearty ingredients and warming flavours. Roll the slices and bake them upright for an impressive final look that’ll put a smile on the faces of your guests; with how much you can pack into a pan, we assure you they’ll be satisfied, too.
Give the classic and well-loved mash a flavour and colour lift with the addition of kumara, a sweet and vibrant root vegetable. Our secret ingredient to rounding up the recipe is chicken stock – an ingredient that instantaneously gives the humble dish an extra boost of flavour that’ll make it the perfect accompaniment to your roasts, salads and even your beef wellingtons.
Baked parcels consisting of kumara and fish fillets make for a tasty, diabetic-friendly and almost thrilling meal, just like unwrapping a present.
This sweet potato soup is good for your skin and hair. You can cook it in advance and keep it in the fridge to reheat for an afternoon snack or evening dessert.
Effortlessly increase your (and the kids’) veggie intake by replacing pasta with thinly sliced sweet potato for this yummy lasagne recipe. Instead of minced beef, we constructed the dish with layers of egg, green onion and more, all while keeping the ever-so-indulgent cheeses for a vegetarian-friendly take.
Freshen up your plant-based repertoire with this vegetarian burger, a succulent combination of black beans, beetroot and red onions. Add on to the restaurant-worthy dish with crisp sweet potato fries, and a delicious smoothie recipe to complete the experience.
Adding some excitement to the traditional stew, here’s a Tex-Mex beef version that contains all the fragrance you need in a slow-cooked dish from oregano, tomatoes, to cumin and coriander. We also love the sweet potatoes that are left to simmer in this delicious stew, resulting in soft, flavourful and tender goodness.
Your leftovers can take a healthful transformation with these jacket sweet potato sloppy joes, which taste just as good as they look. Containing carrots, capsicum, celery and of course sweet potatoes, they will be sure to fuel you up for the day with a good dose of carbs, fibre and vitamins.
Hesitant about cooking fish? Your fissues are nothing to worry about with this foolproof fish recipe, which opens you up to more preparation than actual cooking. Leaving the tender white fish to simmer in an array of spices, expect a bomb of flavours from turmeric, paprika, cinnamon and more, as well as a hint of surprising sweetness from honey and sweet potatoes.
Easily prepared by mixing everything together, their fuss-free pastry also bring a satisfying crunch alongside soft, irresistible mash. Plus, they only take half an hour to make!