12 Easy Sweet Potato Dinners

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

These vibrant and filling tacos make for a delicious meat-free dinner packed with flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges for serving

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
5. Fill each tortilla with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, and cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges.

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry

This creamy and spicy curry is a wonderful, plant-based meal perfect for a cozy evening at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.
2. Add garlic and curry powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A twist on the classic comfort dish, this shepherd’s pie uses sweet potatoes for a nutritious and sweet topping.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown ground turkey in a skillet; add onions and carrots, cooking until soft.
3. Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, and peas; simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Spread turkey mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed sweet potatoes.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata

Packed with nutrients and easy to make, this frittata is a versatile dish perfect for any meal of the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sauté sweet potato in olive oil until slightly soft, then add kale and cook until wilted.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over sweet potato and kale.
4. Sprinkle feta over the top and bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are set.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter

These tender and flavorful gnocchi are perfect for a delicious homemade pasta dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, baked and mashed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 8-10 fresh sage leaves

Cooking method:

1. Combine sweet potato, flour, egg yolk, and salt to form a dough.
2. Roll dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces for gnocchi.
3. Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
4. In a skillet, melt butter and add sage leaves until crispy.
5. Toss cooked gnocchi in sage butter before serving.

Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas

These cheesy quesadillas are a quick and satisfying meal loaded with sweet potatoes and fresh spinach.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 8 flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Sauté sweet potatoes in olive oil until soft; add spinach and cook until wilted.
2. Place tortillas on a flat surface; fill one side with sweet potato mixture and cheese.
3. Fold tortillas in half and cook on a skillet until cheese melts and tortillas are golden.
4. Serve warm with your choice of salsa or sour cream.

Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

This hearty and robust stew is perfect for chilly days, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add cumin, sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

This vibrant and nutritious salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, featuring roasted sweet potatoes and protein-rich quinoa.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cups arugula
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sweet potatoes until golden.
2. Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions.
3. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss quinoa, sweet potatoes, and arugula with dressing before serving.

Sweet Potato Enchiladas

These enchiladas are filled with creamy sweet potatoes and smothered in a rich sauce for a delightful Mexican-inspired dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salt to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix sweet potatoes, black beans, and half of the enchilada sauce.
3. Fill tortillas with mixture, roll, and place in a baking dish.
4. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese; bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Fajitas

These colorful and zesty fajitas are a quick and easy meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas

Cooking method:

1. Sauté sweet potatoes, red pepper, and onion in olive oil until tender.
2. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill tortillas with vegetable mixture and serve immediately.