Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients, they are high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin A. As a mom I have to find fun tasty ways to get my family to eat sweet potatoes. Below are six tasty sweet potato dishes and recipes that will have your family loving sweet potatoes.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

By Averie cooks

INGREDIENTS:

 about 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 jumbo), washed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces

 2 tablespoons olive oil

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/2 teaspoon pepper

 one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

 3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (use the white and green)

 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small

 1 cup corn (I use frozen that I allowed to thaw)

 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, minced (about half of 1 bunch)

Honey Dijon Dressing

 2 tablespoons honey

 2 tablespoons dijon mustard

 2 tablespoons lemon juice (lime juice may be substituted)

 2 tablespoons olive oil

 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

 pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray and add the sweet potatoes in an even, flat layer. Evenly drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes, or until fork-tender and done. Halfway through baking flip potatoes to ensure even cooking. Baking time will vary based on size of potatoes, oven and climate variances, and I recommend starting to check at 30 minutes for doneness. While potatoes bake, prep and chop the remaining ingredients.

To a large bowl, add the black beans, green onions, red pepper, corn, cilantro; set aside.

To a large measuring cup or medium bowl, add the honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, optional cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine; set aside.

After potatoes are cooked, add them to the bowl with the beans and vegetables, add the sauce, and toss to combine. Taste, check for seasoning balance (add more salt, pepper, touch of honey, lemon juice, etc.), make any necessary tweaks, and serve.

NOTES:

Potato salad can be served warm, at room temp, or chilled and will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By Eatwell 101(CHRISTINA CHERRIER)

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED SWEET POTATO

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter, melted

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

1. To cook the garlic parmesan roasted sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Peel and cut sweet potatoes into thin slices.

2. Place garlic, oil, butter, salt, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a Ziploc bag and mix well. Throw in sweet potatoes and shake until well coated.

3. Lightly butter a baking dish and arrange coated sweet potatoes into a spiral. Sprinkle with a little parmesan if you like.

4. Bake sweet potatoes for 30-35 minutes. Serve your garlic parmesan roasted sweet potatoes warm and sprinkle with thyme if desired.

Note: Roasting time will depend on the thickness of your sweet potato slices: the thicker, the longer.

 Garlic & Herb Sweet Potato Fries

By A Sweet Pea Chef/ Lacey Baier (See the video)

1 large sweet potato, to yield 3-4 cups

1 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. sea salt plus more, to taste

1 tbsp grated parmesan

1 tbsp italian parsley, chopped

 Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

By A Sweet Pea Chef/ Lacey Baier (See the video)

1 large sweet potato, to yield 3-4 cups

1 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Spicy Chile Sweet Potato Fries

By A Sweet Pea Chef/ Lacey Baier (See the video)

1 large sweet potato, to yield 3-4 cups

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp chile powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne

1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries

By A Sweet Pea Chef/ Lacey Baier (See the video)

1 large sweet potato, to yield 3-4 cups

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp sea salt, plus more for serving

Are sweet potatoes healthy ?

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