Sweet potato recipes – ingenious & simple!

Sweet potatoes are not only incredibly tasty, but also a real all-rounder in the kitchen. Here are my best sweet potato recipes that you should definitely try! Whether baked, deep-fried or as a creamy ingredient – sweet potatoes bring variety to your plate. I hope you enjoy cooking and feasting ❤️.

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Sweet potato in general- Cooking & storing

Sweet potatoes like to be cool, but not too cold. Store them at room temperature in a dark, dry place – the fridge is not ideal as the tubers can become sweet and hard more quickly. The sweet potato is versatile, but the method of preparation influences the taste and texture

  • Baking: Perfect for emphasizing the natural sweetness.
  • Cooking or steaming: Suitable for purees or curries.
  • Frying or deep-frying: For a crispy consistency, e.g. chips.
  • Eat raw: Possible, but better with a fine slicer in salads.
Stuffed sweet potatoes

To peel a sweet potato or not?

The skin of sweet potatoes is edible and contains a lot of fiber. Peeling is recommended for purees or creamy dishes, while the skin can be left on for baked or grilled dishes.

Sweet potato seasoning – what to look out for!

The sweetness of the sweet potato can be wonderfully complemented by spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin or chili. But be careful not to overpower the sweetness with too much sugar or syrup – less is often more.

Sweet potato cooking – what you need to know!

The more even the pieces, the more even the cooking time. This is particularly important for dishes such as chips or curries so that nothing burns or becomes mushy. Sweet potatoes cook faster than normal potatoes. Overcooking makes them mushy and causes nutrients to be lost.

Experiment & combine

Sweet potatoes harmonize with both savoury and sweet ingredients – try them with tahini, nuts, maple syrup, feta, coconut milk or spicy chutneys.

Sweet potato recipe with tahini
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Sweet potato recipes – my favorite recipes!

1. sweet potato fries – extra crispy

These sweet potato fries are deliciously crispy on the outside and soft as butter on the inside. With a few tips and tricks, you can get them just as crispy as in a restaurant – ideal as a side dish or snack!

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2. sweet potato curry (vegan)

A warming curry full of flavor! The sweet potatoes melt into an aromatic coconut sauce with exotic spices – perfect for a cozy evening.

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3. stuffed sweet potato with chickpea and spinach curry and tahini dressing

A healthy and filling meal: oven-baked sweet potatoes are filled with a spicy curry and topped with a creamy tahini sauce. Simply delicious!

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4. baked sweet potatoes with tahini dressing

A healthy and filling meal: oven-baked sweet potatoes are filled with a spicy curry and topped with a creamy tahini sauce. Simply delicious!

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6. sweet potato tajine with chicken, figs & saffron

An oriental explosion of flavors: the tagine with tender braised sweet potato, dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon and ras el hanout is a feast for the senses. Simply replace the pumpkin with sweet potato for this recipe.

Tagine Recipe
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6. sweet potato pilaf

This hearty sweet potato rice is inspired by Pakistani pilaf recipes and is a great combination of spices, nuts and dried fruit – a feast for any occasion. Simply replace the pumpkin with sweet potato for this recipe.

Butternut Pumpkin Recipe: Pumpkin Pilaf

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas, Spinach & Tahini Dressing

This baked stuffed sweet potato is an easy vegan recipe the whole family will love. What makes this sweet potato recipeextra special is the combination of a creamy coconut–chickpea–spinach curry and the nutty tahini sauce. I hope you enjoy cooking and savoring this dish ❤️
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Backzeit 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Personen
Course: Baked & skillet dishes, Dinner, Sweet potato, Vegan recipes, Vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: Global cuisine, Middle Eastern
Calories: 207

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 4 tbsp olive oil for the sweet potatoes
For the filling
  • 40 ml olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves gehackt
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • ca. 250 ml coconut milk 
  • 1 chickpeas (canned or jarred) about 400 not drained
  • 150 g spinach chopped
Spices
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1,5 tsp coriander
  • 1,5 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 70 ml tahini
  • juice of half a lemon
  • salt to taste
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • water to thin
For Garnishing
  • lemon zest (from an organic lemon)
  • chopped parsley

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce them all around with a fork and brush with olive oil.
  3. Bake the sweet potatoes for 40–60 minutes, depending on their size, until soft.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic.
  2. Add the tomato paste and spices, then let everything simmer briefly over medium heat.
  3. Deglaze with coconut milk, stir well, and let the mixture simmer over medium heat.
  4. Add the chickpeas including the liquid, stir, and let it simmer for a moment.
  5. Add the spinach, cover the pan, and let the filling cook on low heat for 5–10 minutes.
Prepare the Tahini Sauce
  1. Add tahini, lemon juice, and salt to a bowl.
  2. Add the grated garlic and mix vigorously with a fork. The mixture will thicken — this is normal.
  3. Gradually add a few spoonfuls of water until the sauce reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.
Assemble
  1. Cut the baked sweet potatoes open in the center lengthwise and gently push them apart (without fully cutting through).
  2. Spoon in the filling, add the tahini sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 894mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 36460IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg

Notes

The baking time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Leave them in the oven until they are soft and fully tender.

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