What To Serve With Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are delicious and also easy to prepare! But what do you serve alongside this yummy little potato? Read on for 20 perfect ideas about what to serve with sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes on a plate with a pat of butter melting inside.

Sweet potatoes are the absolute perfect side dish because they are so easy to make. No matter how you cook them, they are super tasty.

Everyone in my family loves sweet potatoes and they have been a favorite in our house for a couple years. We enjoy the flavor much more than that of a regular ol’ potato, so we cook them in varying ways a lot.

FAQ About Sweet Potatoes

Are sweet potatoes healthy?

Sweet potatoes contain a high amount of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and weight loss. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Especially the orange and purple varieties are rich in antioxidants.

Are sweet potatoes carbs?

Sweet potatoes are considered to be a high-carb food.

Are sweet potatoes keto?

Sweet potatoes are naturally high in carbs, so they are excluded from keto diet plans.

Are sweet potatoes fattening?

Sweet potatoes are not fattening. They are considered a healthy alternative to normal potatoes and can help in achieving weight loss.

Can sweet potatoes go bad?

Sweet potatoes last 4 weeks sitting in the pantry and approximately 12 weeks when stored in the fridge.

Can sweet potatoes be eaten raw?

Sweet potatoes can be eaten raw, but digestive issues may occur so consume with caution.

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Best Ways To Prepare Sweet Potatoes

There are so many different ways to prepare this delicious orange food!

Roast them. Cut sweet potato cubes and toss with olive oil on a large baking sheet. Roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
Cook them in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are easy and delish! Reduce cook time in half compared to baking and they turn out perfectly every time with little effort.
Bake them. Baking isn’t just for regular potatoes! Melted butter or a drizzle of maple syrup are delicious ways to dress up a baked sweet potato.
Turn them into sweet potato chips. Make potato chips the healthy way! Great as a side dish or snack. So much better than store bought and little hands won’t be able to resist these.
Make fries out of them. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the perfect way to enjoy sweet potatoes! The air fryer works its magic and transforms them into a sweet or savory treat or side that will not last long. For a different shape, turn fries into sweet potato wedges for a more hefty finger food.
Transform them into a casserole. Sweet Potato Casserole is a big hit at every Thanksgiving table, but it is so easy to make that it acts as a delicious side dish for any meal, any time of the year.
Add them to chili. Sweet Potato Chili is a delicious, hearty and nutritious meal!
Create potato rounds. Cut into thin slices and bake in the oven in a single layer until they have crispy edges. Top with your favorite toppings such as sour cream and fresh herbs and enjoy as a main dish or appetizer using your fingers!
Stuff them. Load them up with your favorite stuffings/toppings for a complete meal.
Turn them into pie! Sweet potato pie is a great way to make pie for non-pumpkin lovers.
Make sweet potato hash. They are great for breakfast, too! Throw a fried egg and a splash of hot sauce over the top for a complete, filling meal.
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How to Freeze Potatoes

Did you know sweet potatoes can be frozen? This article shares how to freeze them whole, mashed or diced.

How To Make Baked Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave

The only downfall to making potatoes is the wait! Don’t let this stop you from enjoying this perfect side dish. You can quickly and easily prepare a baked sweet potato recipe in the microwave.

The great thing about this type of potato is that it contains a natural sweetness that tastes great with just about any other type of food. There are lots of options for pairing this side with other types of food.

Meat – Pork, chicken and beef all taste great alongside sweet potatoes.
Fish – Salmon, walleye, halibut, cod and mahi mahi pair well with sweet potatoes.
Vegetables – Just about any veggie on the planet accompanies sweet potatoes perfectly. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, zucchini, collard greens, carrots, cauliflower, green beans and bell peppers are great choices.
Salad – A fresh, leafy green salad tastes great after a bite of sweet potatoes.
Beans – Baked beans and black beans pair well with potatoes.
Soup – Any variety of soup accompanies this tasty side perfectly.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

a platter of air fried chicken tenders with a dish of ketchup

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are healthier and more delicious than anything you find in the frozen aisle. Great as a kid dinner or adult appetizer!

crispy vegan falafal served on a platter with tahini sauce in a bowl on the side

This healthy baked vegan falafel (from Nuts and Pumpkin) is both crispy on the outside and soft on the inside but, it is baked and not fried! It is packed with flavor and perfect as an appetizer, filling for a sandwich or a wrap, or even as a snack!

Turn veggies into a fun and healthy side dish by transforming zucchini into zoodles. Great way to disguise foods you know are good for you but aren’t your favorite to eat. These Sauteed Zoodles are Whole30 compliant and they’re a great complement to any meal.

plate of pollo asado with a side of mexican quinoa salad with lime and cilantro on the table

This easy Pollo Asado (from Isabel Eats) recipe is marinated in a mixture of lime and orange juice, Mexican herbs and spices and achiote powder to achieve it’s signature red-orange color. Grill it, roast it in the oven or even make it in the slow cooker!

pulled pork on a sesame bun with pickles and bbq sauce sitting on a plate

This is the best pulled pork crock pot recipe and it requires only 4 ingredients minimal effort. Dinner could not get any easier than this! Spoon into hamburger buns and serve at your next gathering or for family dinner this week.

cast iron pan with a spatula in a bed of black-eyed peas with collard greens

Black-Eyed Peas with Collard Greens (from Cooking Chat) is the perfect side dish to serve as part of a meal inspired by “soul food” traditions. We cooked up this recipe as part of a meal that we served with a bottle of Pinot Noir from Maison Noir, as part of the Wine Pairing Weekend exploration of BIPOC owned wineries and BIPOC winemakers.

instant pot chicken breasts plated with sweet potatoes and broccoli

You can cook Instant Pot Chicken Breasts so that you end up tender, perfect chicken every single time! Start with thawed or frozen to create the most delicious chicken you will ever make.

strip loin with veggies cooking in a cast iron pan with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top

If you’re a steak lover, this Strip Loin (New York Strip) Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (from Dude That Cookz) will be the perfect choice for your steak night. Tender, juicy slices of strip loin with a drizzle of homemade chimichurri sauce is the stuff steak nights are made of.

a sloppy joe on a bun sitting on a red plate with dill pickle chips sitting to the side

A childhood staple, Sloppy Joes are hearty and delicious! Now you can make Instant Pot Sloppy Joes for a super quick and easy dinner that has a sweet and savory sauce. This is the perfect recipe for family dinner and also potlucks.

pulled pork with bacon shredded on a plate with a mashed sweet potato on the side and a glass of wine off to the side

We make this Pulled Pork with Bacon (from Cooking Chat) in the slow cooker. Start this recipe the evening before you plan to serve it–marinate the pork overnight, and get it going in the slow cooker the next morning. You will be treated to a rich, flavorful main course that goes wonderfully with a good glass of Merlot.

meatloaf with a spoon drizzling sauce over it on a platter in front of an instant pot

Instant Pot Meatloaf is super quick and easy to make and it is SO delicious. It cooks so much more quickly than an oven-baked meatloaf. There is a secret ingredient hiding inside and the sauce that gets smothered over the top? OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS.

sweet corn fritters sitting in a papertowel sitting in a bowl

You can enjoy these Homemade Sweet Corn Fritters (from Nashi Food) as a breakfast with your loved ones, accompanied by coffee and white cheese.

instant pot turkey breast sliced with gravy drizzled over it on a platter with a side of asparagus

Instant Pot Turkey Breast is the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for a small group. A delicious, savory gravy is built right in the pot, as well!

Corned beef is something I don’t make nearly enough! It’s so flavorful and goes with so many different dishes. I also love curing my own brisket for Homemade Corned Beef (from Amazing Food Made Easy) since it gives me complete control over the salt and seasonings, but this recipe also works well with most store bought brands.

Chicken and Rice Bake is made in a single pan. This easy dinner is packed with delicious flavor and it is the perfect dinner to make any night of the week.

sliced pieces of mustard, garlic, lime marinated chicken breasts on a plate with a side of corn

These Mustard, Garlic, Lime Marinated Chicken Breasts (from That Skinny Chick Can Bake) will rock your world. Tender and flavorful, you’ll want to grill this spectacular chicken all summer long!

These steak bites are the perfect party food, main dinner meat or appetizer. They are beyond easy to make and turn out tender and delicious every single time. Cook them on the grill or stovetop!

a plate with a cod croissant with lettuce sandwich

Let me introduce you to my best easy, healthy dinner friend: cod (from Kitchen Serf). A pound of the firm, white-fleshed fish will feed four, is super healthy and packed with protein and takes about ten minutes to cook.

a hand pulling up a single ham and cheese slider from a pan of them

These delicious, baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are also known as Tailgate Sandwiches because they are the perfect game-day party fare. They are bursting with flavor and gooey cheese!

3 corn tortillas mushroom tacos drizzled with chimichurri sauce

Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these meatless mushroom tacos (from Veggies Save The Day) topped with homemade Chimichurri sauce are a satisfying vegan meal.

smoked boneless pork chops sitting on a piece of wax paper seasoned and cooked, ready to serve

These Smoked Pork Chops (from Hot Pan Kitchen) are so easy to make and come out flavorful and juicy. Using a brine to keep moisture in, plus a delicious rub, the boneless chops then get cooked on a pellet grill.

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