Best 10 Simple Sweet Potato Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and nutritious dish that can be easily whipped up in your kitchen? Look no further than simple sweet potato recipes! These recipes offer a hassle-free and flavorful culinary journey. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating simple sweet potato dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From savory sides to delightful desserts, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that showcases the versatility of this amazing root vegetable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This delicious soup has only 6 ingredients. It was given to me by my boyfriend's mom who adapted it from another recipe. It can be as thick or thin as you like, and I like it quite thick. To dress it up when serving, drizzle some cream on top and float a lime twist or slice of lime on top. Delicious hot or cold.

Provided by S Mcc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup water, or as needed
1 lime, juiced
2 cups milk or cream, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and ginger in large saucepan. Pour in chicken stock and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree potatoes and lime juice in a food processor, or with a hand blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and stir in milk or cream as desired; heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 290.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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Only four ingredients make these moist biscuits a snap to prepare. "I modified my grandma's recipe to make it shorter and quicker," says Pam Bouillion of Rayne, Louisiana. "They're my husband's favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1-1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place biscuit mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mash sweet potatoes; stir in milk and butter. Stir into biscuit mix just until moistened. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

A VERY SIMPLE SWEET POTATO (OR YAM)



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Make and share this A Very Simple Sweet Potato (Or Yam) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium yams or 1 medium sweet potato
2 teaspoons liquid honey
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash potato thoroughly; cut off any dark marks on the skin and cut about a quarter inch into it completely around it lengthwise.
  • Microwave for approximately 10 minutes on high or until fork tender.
  • Remove to a microwaveable dish, slice it in half through the cut made earlier, score the inside meat.
  • Drizzle the honey over the inside, spread 1 teaspoon on each side and spread 1 teaspoon of butter on each side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place back in microwave and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Enjoy.

SIMPLE CRUSTLESS SWEET POTATO PIE



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This recipe is pretty versatile. I used a can of Farmer's Market sweet potato puree, and you can easily swap out for a can of squash puree or pumpkin. Unsweetened soymilk does just fine in this too, I just happened to have vanilla on hand and think that made it a little sweeter.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
3 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup maple syrup (honey and sugar also work)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup vanilla soymilk

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, then the sugar and flour.
  • Add everything else and beat together.
  • Grease a 9" pie pan with cooking spray, then pour the mixture inches Bake at 400F for 35-40 minutes.

SUPER SIMPLE SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-8595

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sweet potato
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick sweet potato several times with a fork. Heat sweet potato in a microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes. Cut potato in half and scoop flesh out of the skin into a bowl; discard skin. Mash potato with a fork or potato masher and transfer about 1 cup to a large bowl. Save any remaining sweet potato for another use. Mix whole wheat flour, applesauce, and eggs in the large bowl with the sweet potato until a dough forms. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface and roll dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

SUPER SIMPLE SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS



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I prefer to make my dogs their own treats so I know exactly what is in them. My dogs go crazy for these simple sweet potato treats.

Provided by CookinBug

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     More Meal Ideas Recipes     Pet Food Recipes     Pet Treat Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sweet potato
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick sweet potato several times with a fork.
  • Heat sweet potato in a microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes. Cut potato in half and scoop flesh out of the skin into a bowl; discard skin. Mash potato with a fork or potato masher and transfer about 1 cup to a large bowl. Save any remaining sweet potato for another use.
  • Mix whole wheat flour, applesauce, and eggs in the large bowl with the sweet potato until a dough forms. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface and roll dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SUPER SIMPLE SWEET POTATO MASH



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My cousin and I came up with this simple recipe, when she overbaked the sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving Dinner. They tasted great! I don't really like sweet potatoes, but I took thirds on this one.

Provided by Sandra E.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 sweet potatoes, peeled
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Overcook the sweet potatoes. Either bake them in foil, steam, roast (I'm sure roasting would give them an even nicer flavour) or bbq. Get them overcooked so they are really soft and you can mash them with a fork.
  • Add applesauce (we used an Organics Applesauce snack cup. I think it might have been sweetened, so you may need to add some sugar to tast if you use unsweetened).
  • Add Cinnamon.
  • Mash it all together with a fork, or use a blender for a smoother texture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 41.8, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.1

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SALAD



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As the name says, a straightforward salad with a light citrus dressing. A nice accompaniment to grilled entrees.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium sweet potatoes
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal (about 2/3 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium is fine)
1 garlic clove, mashed (or pressed, (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Rinse and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap each with foil and bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add green onions and celery. Set aside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a large measuring cup. Whisk well.
  • Pour over the potato mixture and stir gently to coat, but avoid breaking up the potatoes.
  • If you like cilantro (I love it), add in a generous amount of leaves for color, aroma and flavor.
  • Serve at once, or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD : REAL SIMPLE MAGAZINE



CHICKEN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD : REAL SIMPLE MAGAZINE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin wedges
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. In a large bowl, toss the warm potato mixture with the spinach, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with the chicken.

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 11

40 oz can of yams, drained
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup melted butter
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Put your drained yams, sugar, condensed milk,melted butter, 2 beaten eggs,and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix till smooth and creamy. Place into a buttered dish. For the topping combine your coconut, nuts,brown sugar, flour,in a bowl. Then mix it with the melted butter. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. ** You can assemble the yam mixture night before, store in refrigerator. You can also combine topping night before, store in ziploc in fridge. Then all you have to do is melt butter combine with the topping, sprinkle it on the yams and bake. A nice time saver!

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes with smooth skin. Avoid any that are soft, wrinkled, or have cuts or bruises.
  • Wash and peel the sweet potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water, then peel them with a vegetable peeler.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. For roasted or baked sweet potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes or wedges. For mashed sweet potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces.
  • Season the sweet potatoes: Before cooking, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cumin.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the method you are using. Roasted or baked sweet potatoes will take about 30 minutes, while mashed sweet potatoes will take about 15 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes: Roasted or baked sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish or main course. Mashed sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish or used in recipes such as pies, cakes, and muffins.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them a healthy addition to your diet. With their naturally sweet flavor, sweet potatoes can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you are roasting, baking, or mashing them, sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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