Need sweet potato dinner recipes? Here are 35+ recipes by category including slow cooker, with chicken or beef, vegetarian and more!
*Originally published 11/2021. Updated 4/2024*
Hi friends!
Let’s chat sweet potato dinner recipes. Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile veggies.
What are the Benefits of Sweet Potatoes?
So what are the health benefits of sweet potatoes? They’re technically a vegetable, but they’re also starchy so they are a source of carbohydrates as well. Sweet potatoes are a great source of Vitamin A and C so they’re great for your visium, immune system and more. They’re also high in antioxidants which help protect your cells!
As for the benefits of sweet potato skins, they’re high in fiber which is great for gut health. Adding fiber to your meals will help you feel full and satisfied for longer periods of time. Sweet potatoes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.
How to cook sweet potatoes // How do you prepare sweet potatoes for a healthy dinner?
If you need one quickly, you can just stab it all over with a knife and microwave for 5-6 minutes for a microwave baked potato. Or you can use a countertop appliance:
You can also dice and roast them in the oven or add them to recipes without cooking them first.
Can sweet potatoes be made into noodles for dinner recipes?
Yes! Sweet potatoes are easy to spiralize and hold their shape really well. They don’t get quite as mushy as zucchini noodles and can be used in stirfries, casseroles, soups and more!
Sweet Potato Dinner Recipes
If you’re looking to include them in your meals, here are some easy sweet potato recipes:
Crockpot Sweet Potato Recipes (or Instant Pot) – How do you make a sweet potato dinner in a slow cooker?
Kitchen appliances like a slow cooker or instant pot are great for recipes using sweet potatoes because they cook them to make them soft but the sweet potatoes still hold their shape and don’t totally fall apart!
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup via The Lean Green Bean
- Sweet Potato Chicken Chili via The Lean Green Bean
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs via The Lean Green Bean
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes via Cafe Delites
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Well Plated
- Honey Roasted Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet via Creme de la Crumb – not slow cooker
Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipes – Are there any sweet potato recipes that pair well with chicken?
Chicken is one of the most popular proteins and it pairs very well with sweet potatoes. Combine them in casseroles, soups, bowls and more.
- Thai Peanut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodles via Iowa Girl Eats
- Sheet Pan Chili Chicken with Sweet Potatoes via Sugar Dish Me
- Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts via Well Plated
- Spicy Chicken & Sweet Potato Meal Prep via Pinch of Yum
- Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fry Bowls via Half Baked Harvest
- Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes via DelightfulEMade
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipes (or turkey)
Sweet potatoes also pair well with ground meat in a variety of dishes like meatballs, chili, tacos and more.
- Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs via The Lean Green Bean
- Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes via The Lean Green Bean
- Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie via The Real Food Dietitians
- Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Fries via First and Full
- Sweet Potato Chili Casserole via Dear Chrissy
- Beef and Sweet Potato Tacos via The Roasted Root
Black Bean Sweet Potato Recipe – Can sweet potatoes be used in vegetarian dinner recipes?
Yes! They’re super versatile and pair well with vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils and tofu.
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas via A Couple Cooks
- Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes via Naturally Ella
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili via All The Healthy Things
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger via Minimalist Baker
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Bowl via Joyful Healthy Eats
- Sheet Pan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Hash via The Kitchn
Lentil sweet potato recipes (or vegetarian)
Here are some ideas using lentils:
- Easy Sweet Potato Curry via Jessica in the Kitchen
- Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowls via Minimalist Baker
- Easy Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Casserole via Eating Bird Food
- Creamy Thai Sweet Potatoes and Lentils via Pinch of Yum
- Sweet Potato Lentil Curry with Crispy Sesame Chickpeas via Half Baked Harvest
- Roasted Sweet Potato Lentil Salad via Whole Living Lauren
Easy Sweet Potato Recipes
These are some super easy sweet potato recipes that you can try on a busy night:
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apple via The Lean Green Bean
- Maple Ginger Pork with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes via The Kitchen
- Whole 30 Breakfast Casserole via The Almond Eater
- Tuna Quinoa Cakes via The Lean Green Bean
- Sweet Potato Tuna Melts via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 5 Ways via Emilie Eats
Sweet Potato Fries Dinner Ideas
If you’re looking for a simple sweet potato dinner side dish, try homemade sweet potato fries! Here are a few ways to make them:
Sweet Potato Dinner Ideas for Kids // Sweet Potato Meal Ideas for Babies
Are there any sweet potato dinner recipes that are kid-friendly?
Yes! Sweet potatoes are actually one of the vegetables kids love most. They have a mild flavor, mix well with cheese and can easily be added to a lot of kid-friendly dishes. If you’re trying to get your kids to eat more sweet potatoes or trying baby-led weaning, try some of these recipes:
- Easy Baked Sweet Potato Tots
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Hummus
- Sweet Potato Waffles
- 4 Ingredient Sweet Potato Muffins
- Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Quick Baked Sweet Potato Dinner Recipes
Need quick dinner ideas using baked sweet potatoes?
- Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Tuna Quinoa Cakes
- Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet Potato Dinner Recipes FAQs
What are some quick sweet potato dinner recipes?
My favorite sweet potato recipes are easy to customize, quick to make and don’t require an exact recipe. This includes things like:
- Loaded baked sweet potatoes – bake your sweet potatoes in the oven, crockpot, air fryer or microwave ahead of time and then top with your favorite meat, cheese and sauteed veggies.
- Sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes – Dice up sweet potatoes, slice some sausage and add another veggie like green beans or broccoli and bake them all together on a sheet pan.
- Tacos – roast some diced sweet potatoes ahead of time and then mix them with black beans and use as a filling for tacos.
What are some ways to make sweet potatoes crispy for dinner?
The most common reason sweet potatoes don’t get crispy is because the pan is too crowded. There needs to be space between the potatoes on the baking sheet so air can circulate and help the edges get crispy.
Make sure the pieces you’re using aren’t too thick or they will have trouble getting crispy. Also make sure you’re roasting at a high temperature like 425 degrees F to help sweet potatoes crisp up and don’t use too much oil – just a light spray is best.
Can sweet potatoes be used in salad recipes for dinner?
I absolutely love adding roasted sweet potatoes to salads. Here are a few ideas:
- Spring Breakfast Salad
- Roasted Squash Fall Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
- Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
Are there any sweet potato meal prep recipes that can be made ahead of time?
Sweet potatoes are great for meal prep because they hold their shape well after cooking and reheat well. Try some of these recipes that can be prepped ahead of time and enjoyed all week long for a quick lunch or dinner:
- Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep Magic
- Sweet Potato & Kale Skillet
- Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Meal Ideas
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Absolutely love the sweet potato tuna melts! I also tried the creamy thai sweet potatoes and lentils a try yesterday, also a great choice. Will try a few more this week, thanks for the list.