Sweet potatoes have become a popular side dish for many of us in recent years. They’ve seamlessly made their way onto the menus of countless restaurants and fast-food spots. Nowadays, alongside traditional starchy fries, you can easily find sweet potato fries, which contain only trace amounts of starch which makes it healthier.
Eating them gives us a boost of vitamins A, B, C, and E, plus they’re packed with potassium, iron, and zinc. Basically, sweet potatoes are a veggie worth keeping in your diet. And beyond just fries, there are tons of awesome recipes that feature sweet potatoes. Let’s check some of them out together!
Sweet potato soup
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What’s better on a chilly autumn day than a cozy, homemade, creamy soup? Here’s what you’ll need to make it: 4 large sweet potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 onion, and a few garlic cloves (as many as you like). Start by melting butter in a pot, then toss in the chopped onion and garlic. Add diced bacon, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
Sauté everything together, then sprinkle in a small teaspoon of dried ginger. Pour in some homemade broth or a bouillon-based stock, and let it simmer until the veggies are tender. Once it’s all cooked through, blend the mixture with an immersion blender. To finish it off, stir in some heavy cream, and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika for an extra kick. Don’t forget to garnish your bowl of soup before serving!
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Sweet potato salad bowl
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Here’s a super easy and light version of a sweet potato salad. This recipe is really simple and serves more as inspiration for you to jazz up your salad. The sweet potatoes bring a perfect touch of sweetness that’ll totally satisfy your taste buds.
For this salad, you’ll need roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with dried herbs and garlic. Toss them together with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, caramelised chickpeas, cooked quinoa, and something tangy like pickles, olives, or finely chopped beets. Add some soft cheese or cottage cheese for extra creaminess. If you’re looking to boost the protein, hard-boiled eggs or tofu pieces are great additions too. Our pro tip: drizzle the whole thing with olive oil and sprinkle some coarse sea salt on top. Delicious!
Banana bread with a sweet potato twist
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After the first two courses, let’s move on to a sweet finale. Sweet potatoes are perfect for dessert recipes because their natural sweetness can replace sugar. To make this delicious brownie, you’ll need at least two large sweet potatoes. Peel and dice them into small cubes, then cook them in water until tender. Drain and blend them while still warm with an immersion blender, then let them cool.
Once the sweet potato mash is ready, mix in 2 eggs, 100 grams of all-purpose flour, a teaspoon of baking powder, some gingerbread spice, a pinch of salt, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and about 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar to taste. The batter might seem thick at this point, so melt 150 grams of cooking chocolate with some butter over a double boiler, then stir it into the mixture. Add a bit more melted butter to adjust the consistency so you can pour it into a greased baking pan. If you have a loaf pan, like the one you use for banana bread, that works too. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 35-45 minutes. Enjoy your tasty treat! 🙂
