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Sweet Potatoes

Seasonality

Fall/Winter

Quick Tips

Cooking

Sweet potatoes are quite versatile. Prepare mashed, cubed, roasted, used in soups, eaten as fries, or used as a main part of the meal.

Buying

Look for sweet potatoes that are firm with no deep gashes and smooth skin. I tend to select small to medium sized potatoes as they tend to be less starchy.

Storing

Keep sweet potatoes in a cool, dry, dark area. No need to refrigerate!

Varieties

There are a handful of varieties to choose from but one of my favorite varieties is jewel sweet potatoes.

About

I have a bias towards sweet potatoes. They end up in everything in fall and winter months. In fact, sweet potatoes become the focal point of so many meals that by March I feel like I should be orange. The extra flavor and color beat regular potatoes any day. Sweet potatoes (for me at least) are one of the versatile fall vegetables. I think just the sheer amount of sweet potato recipes I have on my site is evidence to how much I love this fall treat.

When it comes to telling the difference between yams and sweet potatoes (in the U.S.), there is actually no trick. Yams sold in mainstream grocery stores are actually sweet potatoes with the “yam” label. True yams are a more starchy root vegetable, typically found in international supermarkets. (Yams are native to Africa and Asia.) If you want to freeze sweet potatoes, simply cook however you like (steam, boil, roast) until almost tender. Let the sweet potato cool and pack away in a freezer safe container. I love freezing mashed sweet potatoes for use in soups and roasted sweet potatoes for use in stews!

Sweet Potato Cassoulet

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 All Vegetarian Sweet Potato Recipes

  • Avocado Egg Sandwich with Hummus
    Avocado Egg Sandwich with Hummus
  • Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls
    Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls
  • Black Bean Burrito Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Black Bean Burrito Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Chickpea Casarecce Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chimichurri
    Chickpea Casarecce Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chimichurri
  • Chili Lentils over Sweet Potatoes
    Chili Lentils over Sweet Potatoes
  • Chili Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich
    Chili Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato and Brown Rice Egg Skillet
    Chipotle Sweet Potato and Brown Rice Egg Skillet
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Quesadilla with Cilantro Gremolata
    Chipotle Sweet Potato Quesadilla with Cilantro Gremolata
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Taco Salad
    Chipotle Sweet Potato Taco Salad
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans and Guacamole
    Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans and Guacamole
  • Cilantro Sweet Potato Tostadas
    Cilantro Sweet Potato Tostadas
  • Coriander Sweet Potato Soup with Buckwheat Granola
    Coriander Sweet Potato Soup with Buckwheat Granola
  • Fall Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
    Fall Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
  • Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers with Halloumi
    Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers with Halloumi
  • Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
    Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
  • Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes
    Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes
  • Pinto Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
    Pinto Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
  • Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
    Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
  • Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potato and Sorghum Salad
    Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potato and Sorghum Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Summer Rolls
    Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Summer Rolls
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Baked Eggs
    Roasted Sweet Potato Baked Eggs
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Rice Paper Rolls with Spinach
    Roasted Sweet Potato Rice Paper Rolls with Spinach
  • Roasted Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Gorgonzola Quiche
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Gorgonzola Quiche
  • Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Grain Salad
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Grain Salad
  • Root Vegetable Cassoulet
    Root Vegetable Cassoulet
  • Spiced Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Egg Skillet
    Spiced Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Egg Skillet
  • Spiced Sweet Potato Skewers with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
    Spiced Sweet Potato Skewers with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
  • Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges with Chive Cream | Pretty Simple Cooking
    Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges with Chive Cream | Pretty Simple Cooking
  • Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs
    Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs
  • Sweet Potato Barley Stew
    Sweet Potato Barley Stew
  • Sweet Potato Celeriac Pasta with Tarragon Butter Sauce
    Sweet Potato Celeriac Pasta with Tarragon Butter Sauce
  • Sweet Potato Einkorn Porridge
    Sweet Potato Einkorn Porridge
  • Sweet Potato Galette with Chili Oil
    Sweet Potato Galette with Chili Oil
  • Sweet Potato Hash Egg Skillet
    Sweet Potato Hash Egg Skillet
  • Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Spinach
    Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Spinach
  • Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Arugula
    Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Arugula
  • Sweet Potato Pasta with Vegan Walnut Cream Sauce
    Sweet Potato Pasta with Vegan Walnut Cream Sauce
  • Sweet Potato Pasta with Walnut-Sage Sauce
    Sweet Potato Pasta with Walnut-Sage Sauce
  • Sweet Potato Pear Pasta with Mascarpone
    Sweet Potato Pear Pasta with Mascarpone
  • Sweet Potato Polenta with Fried Eggs
    Sweet Potato Polenta with Fried Eggs
  • Sweet Potato Salad with Butter-Hazelnut Dressing
    Sweet Potato Salad with Butter-Hazelnut Dressing
  • Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils and Fried Egg
    Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils and Fried Egg
  • Sweet Potato Wedges with Peanut Sauce
    Sweet Potato Wedges with Peanut Sauce
  • Sweet Potatoes, Wheat Berries, and Eggs
    Sweet Potatoes, Wheat Berries, and Eggs
  • Vegetarian Chili Cheese Fries
    Vegetarian Chili Cheese Fries
  • Vegetarian Nachos with Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
    Vegetarian Nachos with Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
  • Whipped Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Crostini
    Whipped Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Crostini
  • White Bean Masala Smothered Sweet Potatoes
    White Bean Masala Smothered Sweet Potatoes
  • Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Gnocchi
    Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sweet Potato

Recent Recipes

  • Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
    Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
  • Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls
    Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls
  • Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Arugula
    Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Arugula

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