Not only are sweet potatoes an affordable and healthy source of carbohydrates, but they also contain vitamins A, B and C and are rich in fiber. The antioxidant beta-carotene gives them their bright hue and, compared with white potatoes, sweet potatoes have fewer calories and total carbs. From hearty toast for breakfast to delicious brownies for dessert, these 19 recipes give you inspiration to enjoy sweet potatoes in every meal.
1. EGGS WITH AVOCADO & SWEET POTATO “TOAST” | THE HONOUR SYSTEM
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 367; Total Fat: 28g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 180mg; Sodium: 415mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 9g
2. SWEET POTATO BEET HASH WITH EGGS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 287; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 250g; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 11g
3. SWEET POTATO WAFFLES | YURI ELKAIM
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 315; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 347mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 11g
4. SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST BURRITOS | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 226; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 113mg; Sodium: 500mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 13g
5. ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH POACHED EGGS & BELL PEPPER SALSA | EAT SPIN RUN REPEAT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 358; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 185mg; Sodium: 222mg; Carbohydrate: 59g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 12g
6. SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 377; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Sodium: 654mg; Carbohydrate: 70g; Dietary Fiber: 18g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g
7. SWEET POTATO ROUNDS WITH GUACAMOLE | THE ROASTED ROOT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 112; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 170mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 3g
8. MAPLE FLAX SWEET POTATO FRIES | RUNNING WITH SPOONS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 77mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 3g
9. SWEET POTATO AND ROASTED CHICKPEA BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 356; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 389mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 8g
10. SWEET POTATO TURKEY SANDWICH | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 485; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 200mg; Sodium: 751mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 19g
11. SWEET POTATO LATKES | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 34; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 98mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 1g
12. SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN TACOS | COOK SMARTS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 436; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 127mg; Carbohydrate: 71g; Dietary Fiber: 17g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 15g
13. PROTEIN-PACKED SWEET POTATO BURRITO BOWL | FOOD FANATIC
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 480; Total Fat: 29g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 581mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 23g
14. SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATO CURRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 273; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 545mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 7g
15. SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA VEGGIE BURGER | COOK SMARTS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 424; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 768mg; Carbohydrate: 63g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 16g; Protein 20g
16. LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO VEGETARIAN CHILI | BREWING HAPPINESS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 410mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 9g
17. MASHED SWEET POTATO BRULEE | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 149; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 149mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 16g; Protein 2g
18. SWEET POTATO BROWNIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 83; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 4g
19. SIMPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 192; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 127mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g