I've been a fan of sweet potatoes since my grandma used to bless me every holiday by putting her foot in her famous sweet potato pies. Over the years, that love for the starchy vegetable has grown to encompass into an affinity for roasted sweet potatoes, as well as a favorable alternative to traditional fries. If you can relate to either or all of those craving inclinations, this September, we have quite a few treats for you to help you switch up your approach to sweet potatoes. Lawd knows I need them.
Why? Well, aside from being one of many fruits and vegetables currently in-season this month, sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, as well as vitamins B and C. They are also high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that becomes vitamin A once ingested. From aiding with digestion, to improving your immune system, eating sweet potatoes on the regular comes with its share of health benefits. Plus, nothing says fall quite like it.
Check out the 10 dishes below that are sure to elevate the way you implement sweet potatoes in your meals.
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Danilicious
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Fresh orange juice
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Almond butter
- Fruit & nuts
For the full recipe, visit Danilicious.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Ground turkey
- Bell pepper
- Onion
- Mozzarella
- Cilantro
- Olive oil
- Ground cumin
- Garlic
For the full recipe, visit Life Love Liz.
Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Red onion
- Bell pepper
- Frozen corn
- Quinoa
- Black beans
- Avocado
For the full recipe, visit Simply Quinoa.
Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Paremsan cheese
For the full recipe, visit Cafe Delites.
Easy Roasted Veggie Tacos With Chipotle Crema
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potato
- Cauliflower
- Avocado
- Tortilla
- Black bean
- Cilantro
For the full recipe, visit Plays Well With Butter.
Sweet Potato Toast
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potato
- Depends on topping of your choice
For the full recipe, visit Feel Good Foodie.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew
What You'll Need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Tomatoes
- Black beans
- Spinach
For the full recipe, visit Healthy Living James.
Spicy Salmon Sweet Potato Skillet
What You'll Need:
- Salmon
- Sweet potatoes
- Kale
For the full recipe, visit Primavera Kitchen.
Sweet Potato, Parmesan & Rosemary Biscuits
What You'll Need:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Fresh rosemaryfinely chopped
- Parmesan
- Sweet potato cooked and mashed
- Buttermilk
For the full recipe, visit Sweet and Savory Pursuits.
Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Muffins
What You'll Need:
- Ground oats
- Almonds
- Mashed sweet potato
- Plant-based milk
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips
For the full recipe, visit Ela Vegan.
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