15 Unexpectedly Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes for Dinners That Break the Mold

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Golden Glow Sweet Potato Salad

A bright, mustardy dressing and chunks of golden roasted sweet potatoes make this salad a total standout. It’s a side dish that holds its own, not just filler on the plate.

Bowl of roasted sweet potato salad with beets, pomegranate seeds and greens

Creamy Autumn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

This soup combines sweet potato and squash into a smooth, spiced blend that tastes like fall in a bowl. A drizzle of cream or coconut milk adds a touch of luxury without complicating things.

Creamy Autumn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or sub with heavy cream)

  • Optional garnish: pumpkin seeds, chopped parsley, coconut cream drizzle

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until vegetables are tender and golden at the edges.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a large soup pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and adjust seasoning as needed. Reheat gently if desired.
  • Serve warm, garnished with pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, or a swirl of coconut cream.
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15 Unexpectedly Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes for Dinners That Break the Mold

Golden Glow Sweet Potato Salad

A bright, mustardy dressing and chunks of golden roasted sweet potatoes make this salad a total standout. It’s a side dish that holds its own, not just filler on the plate.

Bowl of roasted sweet potato salad with beets, pomegranate seeds and greens

Creamy Autumn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

This soup combines sweet potato and squash into a smooth, spiced blend that tastes like fall in a bowl. A drizzle of cream or coconut milk adds a touch of luxury without complicating things.

Creamy Autumn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or sub with heavy cream)

  • Optional garnish: pumpkin seeds, chopped parsley, coconut cream drizzle

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until vegetables are tender and golden at the edges.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a large soup pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and adjust seasoning as needed. Reheat gently if desired.
  • Serve warm, garnished with pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, or a swirl of coconut cream.
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