Sweet potato Ideas?

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mercedes25
mercedes25 Posts: 47 Member
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Okay so I have a few sweet potatoes right now, and I would like some new recipes! I would love for anyone to give me new ideas! However I don't really care for the whole cinnamon kind? Weird I know, considering it is a sweet potato!

Ideas anyone? Thanks!
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  • Sillybunni
    Sillybunni Posts: 61 Member
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    I love roasted sweet potatoes. Cut them in cubes or long like steak fries and bake for about 40 minutes at 450 F.

    You can season them anyway you like. I usually toss them in a bowl with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and throw in a dash of whatever spice I feel like. A little bit of red pepper makes them nice and spicy on the outside and sweet on the inside :)
  • COG4U
    COG4U Posts: 3
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    Thanks for the recipe on sweet potato fries. I'll try anything to help me toward my goal of better fitness.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
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    Go to tastespotting.com and type sweet potato into the search box, then just click on the pics for the recipes, careful this site is very addicting!!!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
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    Sweet potatoes are good baked the topped with sour cream and chives.
  • determined3138
    determined3138 Posts: 43
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    This recipe is YUM!

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

    4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
    1 large onion, preferably red, chopped
    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or less)
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh hot chili, like jalapeño
    1 clove garlic, peeled
    Juice of 2 limes
    2 cups cooked black beans, drained (canned are fine)
    1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
    1 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

    1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, toss to coat and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown on corners and are just tender inside, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep on pan until ready to mix with dressing.
    2. Put chilies in a blender or mini food processor along with garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Process until blended.
    3. Put warm vegetables in a large bowl with beans and bell pepper; toss with dressing and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day.
  • erzille
    erzille Posts: 524 Member
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    If you do not mind soup in the summer...I boil sweet potatoe and carrots then puree them in broth. Yummy.
  • latina1788
    latina1788 Posts: 4
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    i like to cut a sweet potato into 1.2 inch slices and put them on the grill. When it is done add some cinnamon.
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
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    Cut them in long thin strips, then brush them with a combination of olive oil and herbs. Bake in the oven or on the BBQ. Ready when outside is crisp and inside still soft.
  • bovbjerg
    bovbjerg Posts: 172 Member
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    BUMP - some yummy ideas here! Thanks!
  • mercedes25
    mercedes25 Posts: 47 Member
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    Go to tastespotting.com and type sweet potato into the search box, then just click on the pics for the recipes, careful this site is very addicting!!!


    Thank you for this website!! I might already be addicted, just from sweet potato recipes!!
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
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    I have heard (not tried it yet) that sweet potatoes can be eaten raw and saw a recipe somewhere for a slaw-type salad with shredded sweet potatoes.

    I like cutting them into cubes, tossing with olive oil, S&P and experimenting with different spices and roasting them. Some spices to consider:

    cayenne
    garam masala (Indian spice, not spicy but there is some cinnamon in it but not too much)
    cajun or blackened spice
    or just plain salt & pepper

    I also roast parsnips with them too.
  • pannacottayum
    pannacottayum Posts: 96 Member
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    i roast them right on the oven rack at 450 till soft. peel, mash, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper. so good.
  • dshep04
    dshep04 Posts: 2
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    My Favorite is to bake it smash it up with a wedge of Laughing cow cheese (any flavor) Swiss is my favorite.
  • misssmiles
    misssmiles Posts: 207 Member
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    peel and cube
    toss with olive oil and onion soup mix and bake!! DELICIOUS!!
    I love my sweet potatoes savory not sweet.
  • manda1028
    manda1028 Posts: 148
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    something i did the other night was so wonderful im craving it now that im thinkin bout it.. anyway.. i just microwaved a sweet potato and fluffed up the inside with a tiny piece of butter, a little salt, pepper and garlic powder.. was the best! i dont like cinnamon but not with sweet potatoes either
  • leonardk09
    leonardk09 Posts: 86 Member
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    I bake the sweet potato (don't forget to fork it) for an hour at 400 farenheit in the oven.
    Add 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Buttery Spread
    1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon sugar (mixed together with cinnamon)...

    It's actually under 140 cals I believe... but I'm full every time I eat this. Mmmm.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
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    step 1. bake for 1 hour.
    step 2. eat
    step 3: profit?

    seriously though, they're so delicious. they don't need anything other than to be cooked.
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
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    bump, yum, thanks for the ideas!!!!
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
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    I've had this twice in the last month and will continue to have it, taste soooo good.
    Basically this recipe here. I just don't follow it exactly.
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/whipped-sweet-potatoes-and-bananas-with-honey-recipe2/index.html


    BBQ Sweet potato - Last 10 mins throw in a banana.
    You need to have at least 2 sweet potato to 1 banana. I tried 1 to 1 and I tasted too much banana
    When done mash them both together. I add cinnamon, little bit of brown sugar, and a little bit of honey.
    Top it off with crushed pecans.
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
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    I love roasted sweet potatoes. Cut them in cubes or long like steak fries and bake for about 40 minutes at 450 F.

    You can season them anyway you like. I usually toss them in a bowl with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and throw in a dash of whatever spice I feel like. A little bit of red pepper makes them nice and spicy on the outside and sweet on the inside :)

    This.... leave the skin on and they taste just like fries..DEEEELISH!

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