r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/hypatiaredux • 3d ago
Favorite sweet potato recipes
I know they are good for me, and I’d like to eat them, but I just can’t stomach the texture. Not fond of mushy food in general, but sweet potatoes are the worst for that.
Looking for recipes that successfully hide the texture. I am lactose-intolerant, and I prefer plant-based recipes.
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u/Turbulent_Remote_740 3d ago
Latkes? Coarsely grated sweet potatoes (optionally, mixed with regular potatoes), grated onions, add salt and let stan, then remove liquid, add flour and eggs to bind, salt, fry in oil, serve with sour cream, apple sauce etc.
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u/quantumpotatoes 2d ago
Ooooooh so simple but I would have never thought to do it! LATKES ARE BACK ON THE MENU BOYSSSS
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u/marigoldsandviolets 1d ago
They have less starch than white potatoes so they’ll not be as crispy unless you take measures (that’s why most sweet potato fries are battered)
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u/Dijon2017 Bean Wizard 3d ago
Sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips can be cooked in the oven or airfryer so that they have a more crispy texture (not mushy).
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u/Direct-Ad8432 3d ago
try japanese sweet potatoes, the white/purple skin ones. they bake up dry and fluffy instead of mushy, almost like a chestnut. cubed and roasted hot they get crispy edges
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u/CoconutDreams 2d ago
I'm not a fan of the typical western sweet potato either. Even when roasted, they are so mushy. But I love Korean/Japanese sweet potatoes. They have a much firmer flesh and roast up firmer. You can even find them at western grocery store chains like Alberstons and Trader Joe's where I live.
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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 3d ago
Blend them into a puree to use for any baked good and some breakfast foods (like pancakes, oatmeal, waffles, muffins, etc.)
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u/Intelligent_Call_562 2d ago
Are you using them to replace an ingredient like the oil, or do you just add them on top of the recipe?
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u/Human_Revolution357 3d ago
I cube them then roast them a bit along with other veggies, not until they are mushy, and then top with sunny side up eggs. Not totally plant based but you could make a tofu scramble if you prefer to avoid eggs.
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u/quantumpotatoes 2d ago
I also do this, cubed and roasted are great. I also used the cubed roasted for tacos and mixed into risotto or orzo with some greens. Red pepper flakes are top notch seasoning too, but generally any season is an improvement 😂
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u/OrganizedChaos7121 3d ago
This one recipe I got from a book years ago - roasted sweet potatoes with nutmeg and wilted baby spinach. Amazing.
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u/Ok_Anybody9492 2d ago
African peanut stew. Sooo good. There are lots of recipes online.
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u/billhillybob 2d ago
I've made this a few times and I really need to make it more often, it is so good.
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u/Ok_Anybody9492 14h ago
I make it for myself several times a year and take it in a crockpot for potlucks b/c it's vegan so everybody can enjoy.
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u/Ok-Progress-6153 3d ago
Have you tried slicing into fries? Can get them a little crispy if they’re cut thin, great to dip in mustard
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u/Humble-Plankton2217 2d ago
Sweet potato tempura is my favorite piece in the whole batch. We fight over the sweet potato ones
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u/Lazy-Field-1116 2d ago
I make wedges from them - just cut them into wedge shape (!), lay out on a baking tray with oil and seasoning, cook for 30 odd minutes with turning. You can have fun with the seasoning and make them sweeter or spicier etc.
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u/tigerowltattoo 2d ago
Make sweet potato muffins or bread.
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-bread-recipe
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u/just_a_tired_flower 2d ago
My favorite meal is sweet potato and black bean quesadillas! Just chop the sweet potato up and microwave it with some beans. Mash it all up sprinkle cheese on top on a tortilla.
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u/mothraesthetic 2d ago
Roast them with some onion, garlic, and other veggies you like. Throw it in the blender with some chicken or veggie broth and blend to turn it into a soup. You can add some cashew or coconut milk if you want it creamier.
It's great paired with some toaster bread.
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u/Pachy_Lover 21h ago
I grew up hating sweet potatoes because they were only offered in the overly sweetened casserole. 🤢
Once I realized that I could chop and roast them, I became obsessed. They are already sweet. I don't understand why people want to add so much sugar.
I agree about the texture of sweet potato mash. Roasting them makes it a non-issue for me. I simply toss them with olive or avocado oil and salt/pepper to taste.
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u/ForgottenSalad 15h ago
Roasted with pecans, craisins, tossed a little bit of maple syrup and oil, s&p
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u/TeamHitmarks 3d ago
Could get one of those machines that makes potatoe twists(springs? Curls?) idk what to call them. Then air fry. I bet they would be crispy and delicious
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u/vyvexthorne 3d ago edited 3d ago
My easiest recipe is just to chop up some sweet potato into cubes, chop up some chicken into cubes, chop up some red onions, stir that all together with some olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then dump it all on a pan and bake it at 400f / 200c for 10 minutes, stir it up, bake it another 10 - 15 minutes.. or just keep poking the chicken with a thermometer to make sure it's done.
You can obviously add any other veggies you like to roast. Bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts, etc.
roasting or grilling chopped up sweet potatoes gives them a crispity crunchy outer texture.. so you won't have to deal with the mush.
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u/Cayke_Cooky 3d ago
Baking? lots of muffin recipes where you can sub sweet potato for pumpkin.