Our 25 sweet potato recipes are easy to make, wholesome, and with simple ingredients.
These recipes span global cuisines and cater to various dietary preferences.
From comforting casseroles and hearty soups to indulgent desserts, you’ll find exciting ways to incorporate this nutrient–rich tuber into your meals.
1. Black bean salad
Here’s a great way to cook sweet potatoes healthy and wholesomely.
This black bean salad with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, green or red bell pepper, creamy avocado, jalapeños, and a cilantro lime dressing is a winner.
2. Roasted sweet potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are quick, tasty, and easy to prepare. Serve them as a side dish or use them to make other delicious recipes.
For example, salads and grain bowls where they add healthy vitamins and fiber.
3. Sweet potato wedges
Roasted sweet potato wedges are the perfect side dish for most meals. They are tender, naturally caramelized, and packed with flavor.
4. Chickpea stew
This chickpea sweet potato stew is perfect for a tasty and easy everyday dinner or a make-ahead meal.
Freeze your leftovers or eat them the day after—the stew is even more flavourful the day after.
5. Sweet potato chips
Thin, tasty, and crisp sweet potato chips are among the best homemade snacks and side dishes.
We tested oil-free, air-fryer, and deep-fried versions so you can choose your favorite. Serve these for game nights, movie nights, or as an appetizer.
6. Sweet potato muffins
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and surprisingly flavorful in baked goods.
Sweet potato muffins are delicate, moist, pleasantly sweet, and earthy, thanks to the sweet potatoes. They can be eaten for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat after a meal.
7. Sweet potato mash
Make it savory or sweet; this sweet potato mash is a vibrant side dish for the holidays and cold winter evenings.
Serve it as a side dish for the holidays, Thanksgiving, or special occasions in autumn and winter.
8. Lentil quinoa salad
Quinoa lentil salad is an easy, tasty, and protein-rich meal that can be served as a quick lunch, side dish, or healthy dinner.
You’ll love the flavors of tender sweet potatoes, brown lentils, and quinoa hugged by a creamy, tangy mustard dressing.
9. Mashed chickpea salad
Microwave sweet potatoes are perfect for a quick lunch. This mashed chickpea salad is a quick and easy topping idea.
It’s an excellent replacement for tuna in a sandwich, to fill a baked sweet potato, or as an appetizer.
10. Sweet potato gnocchi
Our 3-ingredient sweet potato gnocchi is a delicious, comforting, and cozy Italian-inspired dish you’ll want to make every night.
Make it with a butter and sage sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce – a guaranteed family favorite.
12. Air fryer sweet potato
In 15 minutes, you can make these deliciously roasted air fryer sweet potatoes that are tasty and versatile.
Learn how to use an air fryer to cook this delicious root vegetable, from cubes to sweet potato fries and whole-baked sweet potatoes.
13. Lentil salad
Lentil sweet potato salad is one of our favorite salads due to its meal-prep-friendly nature.
It’s nutritious, tasty, and aromatic, thanks to a simple cumin and paprika dressing inspired by Moroccan cuisine.
14. Sweet potato salad
Sweet potato cubes are perfect in this colorful feta sweet potato salad.
You can have it for lunch or a quick and light dinner or bring it to potlucks and picnics.
15. Sweet potato soup
Sweet potato soup is a creamy, earthy, and sweet fall-friendly recipe. It is perfect for autumn or winter weeknight dinners.
Drizzle it with chili oil, and serve with toasted or Naan bread to sop up the leftovers.
16. Sweet potato curry
Velvety, tender chunks of sweet potato, nutty chickpeas, and a rich coconut–curry base are a winning flavor combination.
You’ll love this sweet potato curry because it’s easy, quick to make, and packs a punch.
17. Microwaved sweet potato
Make a quick quinoa salad, add beans and a dollop of guacamole, and serve on microwaved sweet potato.
It’s a quick and wholesome lunch idea and office lunch meal.
18. Sweet potato hash
Black beans, bell pepper, and caramelized sweet potato combine in this sweet potato hash, which pairs perfectly with Mexican toppings.
Try it in a breakfast burrito with nachos, served with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh lime.
19. Sweet potato chili
Perfectly spiced, creamy, and meal–prep–friendly, this sweet potato chili with kidney beans is a delicious dinner idea for the whole family.
For a wholesome plant-based meal, serve it with corn tortillas, avocado spread, and sour cream.
20. Sweet potato casserole
Vegan sweet potato casserole is a delightful twist on a classic dish. It features creamy mashed sweet potatoes and crunchy pecan oat streusel.
This wholesome casserole is a delicious dessert choice for your holiday table.
21. African peanut stew
We add tender bite-size chunks of sweet potatoes to this peanut stew, which meld beautifully with the peanut butter-based sauce.
It’s a rich, flavorful, and nutritious one-pot recipe with peanut butter, tomatoes, chickpeas, aromatic spices, and baby spinach.
22. Vegetably curry
Vegetable curry is a creamy, Indian-inspired one-pot recipe you can make in about 30 minutes.
Vegetables, sweet potato, peas, chickpeas, and coconut milk simmer in an aromatic flavor base until tender and flavorful.
23. Tostadas
Here is how to make a delicious vegetarian tostada spread that you can customize.
We use a base of refried beans and toppings such as pico de gallo, roasted sweet potatoes, and guacamole for a colorful dinner idea.
24. Lentil stew
This lentil stew is an easy one-pot recipe that combines lentils with umami-rich mushrooms and tender squash or sweet potato.
As it simmers on the stove, the aromas of herbs and vegetables fill the kitchen.
25. Sweet potato bread
Sweet potato bread has a soft, tender, moist crumb and an aromatic flavor with hints of cinnamon, clove, and allspice.
The recipe is easy to make with pantry staples, spices, and microwaved sweet potatoes.
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25 Best Sweet Potato Recipes: microwave sweet potato
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
TOPPINGS
Mexican
- 2 servings black bean salad (without the sweet potatoes in it)
- 2 tablespoons guacamole
- 4 tablespoons vegan sour cream
Mediterranean
- 2 servings couscous salad
- 4 tablespoons tahini sauce
- 4 tablespoons roasted chickpeas
Greek
- 2 servings couscous salad
- ¼ cup black olives
- 2 ounces feta cheese (we used dairy-free feta)
- 2 tablespoons roasted chickpeas
Chickpea Tuna
- 2 servings vegan tuna
Simple Savory
- 3 tablespoons butter (we used dairy-free butter)
- 6 leaves sage
- 2 pinches sea salt
Simple Sweet
- 2 tablespoons butter (we used dairy-free butter)
- 2 drizzles maple syrup
- 2 sprinkles cinnamon
- 2 sprinkles nutmeg grated
- 8 walnuts crushed
- 1 tiny pinch salt
Instructions
HOW TO MICROWAVE SWEET POTATO
- Wash the sweet potato with a brush under cold water to scrub the dirt away. Dry it with a paper towel, then prick it with a fork a few times.
- Arrange the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave at high power for 5 minutes.Slide a paring knife in the center of the potato to check for doneness. The potato is cooked if the blade slides in easily through the center. If not, keep microwaving it in 30-second to 1-minute intervals.When ready, split the sweet potato in half with a knife and add your favorite topping.
MEXICAN TOPPING
- Tasty and protein-rich Mexican-inspired topping with black bean quinoa salad, mashed avocado, and vegan sour cream.
MEDITERRANEAN TOPPING
- Light and nutritious Mediterranean couscous salad with crispy roasted or air-fried chickpeas and creamy and nutty tahini sauce on top.
GREEK TOPPING
- We use a simple couscous or bulgur salad with tomato and cucumber, then top it with crispy chickpeas, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese (we used dairy-free feta).
CHICKPEA TUNA TOPPING
- Our delicious vegan tuna recipe is perfect to stuff microwave sweet potatoes. You can even add melty vegan cheese on top and arrange them on a baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
SIMPLE SAVORY TOPPING
- A simple savory topping of butter (we use dairy-free), sage leaves fried in butter in a pan for 2 minutes, and sea salt or kosher salt.
SIMPLE SWEET TOPPING
- A simple sweet topping with butter (we use dairy-free), maple syrup (or brown sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts (or pecans). You can also add chopped apple on top.We took the sweet potato out of its skin for this one, then mashed it lightly with a fork for the spices and maple syrup to go in. It was a scrumptious dessert.
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