Author: Catherine Giese
It’s November, which means it’s also Sweet Potato Awareness Month. Yes, you read that correctly. Who comes up with this stuff? We aren’t quite sure if people are typically unaware of sweet potatoes or if they are somehow marginalized as a root vegetable – but regardless, this month should serve as a reminder that sweet potatoes are actually the best. So, in honor of this glorious month, we’ve brought you a collection of recipes to help you celebrate.
1. Smoked Chile Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Get your sweet and your spicy with these easy scalloped potatoes. Get the recipe here.
2. Oven-Roasted Wedges
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A healthy alternative to sweet potato fries. Get the recipe here.
3. Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
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Because bacon makes everything better. This recipe is especially easy because you can make it in a slow cooker. Get the recipe here.
4. Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup
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Soup is the best for when it starts to get chilly outside. The pureed carrots and sweet potatoes make this one thick and creamy. Get the recipe here.
5. Loaded Sweet Potato
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Avocado, pecans, cheese, parsley…yes, please. Get the recipe here.
6. Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas
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These aren’t much harder to make than plain cheese quesadillas, and they’re packed with superfoods. Get the recipe here.
7. Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Just when you thought your sweet potatoes couldn’t get any sweeter. Get the recipe here.
8. Sweet Potato and Apple Kale Salad
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The kale makes this salad incredibly healthy (and incredibly trendy). Get the recipe here.
9. Sweet Potato Waffles
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Who knew? They look amazing and are perfect for working those Thanksgiving leftovers into breakfast. Get the recipe here.
10. Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Pesto
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If you liked the hipster kale salad from before, then you’ll love this quinoa edition. Get the recipe here.
11. Sweet Potato Fettuccine
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It’s not actually pasta, but it’s a clever way to eat potatoes. Get the recipe here.
12. Sourdough Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
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If you need a fun alternative to your traditional stuffing on Thanksgiving, this is the recipe for you. Get the recipe here.
13. Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
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These cheesy skins are sweet, salty, and crispy. Get the recipe here.
14. Sweet Potato Pie
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Finish it all off with this classic, delectable pie. Because desert. Get the recipe here.
Whether you’re into sweet, spicy, salty, or earthy dishes, there is always a way for you to work sweet potatoes into your cooking routine. These root vegetables are a truly versatile gift, and we hope that you go from here with a heightened awareness and appreciation for this miraculous food. Happy cooking!
