Sweet potatoes (or yams) have always been a staple in even the strictest bodybuilding diet plans. This should tell you all you need to know about this amazing healthy (and delicious!) vegetable!
Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a very good source of vitamin C, copper, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
Despite their name, sweet potatoes are also quite low on the glycemic index (which means they release sugar slowly into the bloodstream). Sweet potatoes will help steady the levels of blood sugar, unlike many other starchy vegetables. This means that it won’t spike your blood sugar levels, but you will get a steady amount of energy throughout the day.
We have collected 24 amazing sweet potato recipes that are good for you (though a couple have some cheese in them, that we wouldn’t recommend every day) that you can enjoy as part of your diet, as a main meal or as a side dish. Enjoy!
24 Sweet Potato Recipes That Are Delicious & Good For You!
1. Smokey Sweet Potato Burgers with Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese and Avocado
Smokey Sweet Potato Burgers with Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese and Avocado from HowSweetEats.
2. Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
Loaded Sweet Potato Skins from SallysBakingAddiction.
3. Sweet Potato “Nachos” with Cheddar and Black Beans
Sweet Potato “Nachos” with Cheddar and Black Beans from HolaJalapeno.
4. Sweet Potato Hash with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Sweet Potato Hash with Creamy Avocado Sauce from CookinCanuck.
5. Sweet Potato Pizza with Kale and Caramelized Onions
Sweet Potato Pizza with Kale and Caramelized Onions from OhMyVeggies.
6. Baked Sweet Potato Latkes
Baked Sweet Potato Latkes from TheEndlessMeal.
7. Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes from AmazingPaleo.
8. Healthy Sweet Potato Chips
Healthy Sweet Potato Chips from MyWholeFoodLife.
9. Curried Sweet Potato Salad
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad from HealthyFoodForLiving.
10. Balsamic Glazed Sweet Potato Pasta
Balsamic Glazed Sweet Potato Pasta from DishingUpTheDirt.
11. Quinoa Sweet Potato Cakes
Quinoa Sweet Potato Cakes from GenerationYFoodie.
12. Tempeh and Sweet Potato Collard Wraps
Tempeh and Sweet Potato Collard Wraps from EatingBirdFood.
13. Sweet Potato-Quinoa Tacos With Chipotle Sauce
Sweet Potato-Quinoa Tacos With Chipotle Sauce from SomeTheWiser.
14. Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas With Lemon Over a Baked Sweet Potato
Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas With Lemon Over a Baked Sweet Potato from TheKitchn.
15. Spinach and Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Spinach and Sweet Potato Quesadilla from HungryHappens.
16. Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole
Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole from TheSlowRoastedItalian.
17. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from TasteAndTellBlog.
18. Easy 15-Minute Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy 15-Minute Roasted Sweet Potatoes from LayersOfHappiness.
19. Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers
Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers from KimsHealthyEats.
20. Two-Ingredient Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Two-Ingredient Sweet Potato Tater Tots from LauraFuentes.
21. Leftover Sweet Potato Casserole and Brie Grilled Cheese
Leftover Sweet Potato Casserole and Brie Grilled Cheese from HowSweetEats.
22. Spicy Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos
Spicy Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos from TalisTomatoes.
23. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter from JustATaste.
24. Cheesy Sweet Potato Skillet Chili
