15+ Dinner Ideas with Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are versatile, nutritious, and delicious: perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressive Sunday dinners. Here are the best sweet potato dinner recipes to add to your rotation.

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1. Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sticky glazed chicken paired with crispy oven-roasted sweet potato wedges and tender broccoli. A complete, satisfying meal ready in under an hour.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet.
2. Roast sweet potatoes for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Mix honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5 minutes per side.
5. Brush chicken with honey garlic sauce. Add to oven with sweet potatoes for final 10 minutes.
6. Toss broccoli with oil, add to sheet pan for last 8 minutes.

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2. Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A protein-packed one-pan wonder ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something filling and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced sweet potatoes and onion. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Stir 1 minute.
4. Pour in broth, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

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3. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A comforting classic reimagined with creamy, savory mashed sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. Rich gravy and perfectly seasoned beef make this a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt, pepper, thyme

Steps:

1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
2. Brown beef with onion in large skillet. Add carrots, cook 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste, broth, peas, and thyme. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
4. Transfer beef mixture to baking dish. Spread mashed sweet potatoes on top.
5. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden.

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4. Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

A protein-packed vegetarian curry that’s rich, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Coconut milk adds creaminess while spices bring depth.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh cilantro

Steps:

1. Heat oil in large pot. Sauté onion until soft, 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Cook 1 minute.
3. Add sweet potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, broth, and coconut milk.
4. Bring to boil, then simmer 25 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over rice.

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5. Sheet Pan Salmon and Sweet Potatoes

An effortless 30-minute dinner that looks impressive but requires minimal effort. Everything roasts together for easy cleanup.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon
• Fresh dill
• Salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Spread on sheet pan. Roast 15 minutes.
3. Push sweet potatoes to sides. Add salmon and green beans. Drizzle with remaining oil and garlic.
4. Squeeze lemon over everything. Roast 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
5. Garnish with fresh dill.

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6. Sweet Potato Tacos

Quick vegetarian tacos with roasted sweet potato chunks, black beans, and creamy avocado. A delicious twist on taco night.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime

Steps:

1. Toss sweet potato cubes with oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes.
2. Mix sour cream with chipotle to make chipotle mayo.
3. Warm black beans in small pot.
4. Warm tortillas. Fill with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.
5. Top with avocado, chipotle mayo, cilantro, and lime juice.

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7. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Buddha Bowl

A healthy, plant-based bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and greens topped with creamy tahini dressing.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and dried
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• ¼ cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Water to thin
• Salt, pepper, cumin

Steps:

1. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes.
2. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp oil and cumin. Add to pan for last 20 minutes.
3. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and water until pourable.
4. Arrange greens, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas in bowls.
5. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

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8. Baked Sweet Potato Topped with BBQ Chicken

Easy stuffed sweet potato dinner loaded with shredded BBQ chicken and coleslaw. Simple, satisfying, and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• ¾ cup BBQ sauce
• 2 cups coleslaw mix
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and pepper
• Butter

Steps:

1. Prick sweet potatoes with fork. Bake at 400°F for 45-50 minutes until tender.
2. Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Heat in skillet.
3. Combine coleslaw mix with mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Split sweet potatoes open, add butter, salt, and pepper.
5. Top with BBQ chicken and coleslaw.

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9. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Healthy, Mexican-inspired bowl-style dinner that’s high in fiber and bursting with flavor. Fully customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 can black beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 avocado (for guacamole)
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño
• Lime, cilantro
• 2 tbsp oil
• Cumin, chili powder

Steps:

1. Roast sweet potato cubes with oil, cumin, and chili powder at 425°F for 25 minutes.
2. Heat black beans with spices.
3. Mash avocado with lime juice, salt for guacamole. Mix tomato, onion, cilantro for pico.
4. Build bowls with rice, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn.
5. Top with guacamole, pico, and lime wedge.

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10. Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Curry

Quick pressure cooker curry with tender chicken and sweet potato chunks in creamy coconut milk. Ready in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp oil
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt

Steps:

1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Heat oil, brown chicken pieces.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 minutes.
3. Add curry powder, stir 30 seconds.
4. Add sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and broth.
5. Seal lid, cook high pressure 8 minutes. Quick release. Garnish with cilantro.

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11. Sweet Potato and Sausage Skillet

One-skillet meal combining sliced sausage, diced sweet potatoes, and peppers. Simple, quick, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high.
2. Add sweet potatoes, cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add sausage, peppers, and onion. Cook 8-10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Garnish with parsley.

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12. 15-Minute Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Ultra-fast vegetarian tacos using microwaved sweet potato and canned black beans. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 can black beans
• 8 tortillas
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ cup cheese, shredded
• Sour cream
• Taco seasoning
• Lime

Steps:

1. Prick sweet potatoes, microwave 8-10 minutes until soft. Cube when cool enough to handle.
2. Heat black beans with taco seasoning in microwave or pot.
3. Warm tortillas in dry skillet or microwave.
4. Fill tortillas with sweet potato and black beans.
5. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and lime juice.

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13. Sweet Potato Fried Rice

Fast stir-fry using pre-cooked rice, diced sweet potatoes, vegetables, and eggs. A quick twist on classic fried rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked rice, day-old preferred
• 1 large sweet potato, small dice
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok or large skillet. Scramble eggs, remove and set aside.
2. Add remaining oil and sweet potato cubes. Stir-fry 5-7 minutes until tender.
3. Add garlic and mixed vegetables. Cook 2 minutes.
4. Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 3 minutes.
5. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, eggs, and green onions. Toss to combine.

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14. Greek Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean-inspired bowl with seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, sliced
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Oregano, salt, pepper

Steps:

1. Roast sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F for 25 minutes.
2. Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear 6-7 minutes per side.
3. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill for tzatziki.
4. Assemble bowls with sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
5. Drizzle with tzatziki and remaining olive oil.

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15. Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Hearty chili with ground turkey, sweet potato chunks, beans, and warming spices. High protein and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs ground turkey
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 cups broth
• Toppings: cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Steps:

1. Brown ground turkey in large pot. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook 1 minute.
3. Add turkey, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, sauce, and broth.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Serve with desired toppings.

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16. Herb-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato Casserole

Classic Sunday dinner with perfectly roasted whole chicken and sweet potato casserole topped with pecans.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• 4 large sweet potatoes, mashed
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• Fresh rosemary and thyme
• 4 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and herbs. Stuff with garlic.
2. Roast chicken 1 hour 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
3. Boil and mash sweet potatoes with half the butter, eggs, and milk.
4. Spread in baking dish. Mix remaining butter, brown sugar, and pecans. Sprinkle on top.
5. Bake casserole at 350°F for 25 minutes while chicken rests.

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17. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa and Veggies

Healthy vegan stuffed sweet potatoes loaded with quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and tahini drizzle.

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups spinach
• ¼ cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pumpkin seeds
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Steps:

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-50 minutes until tender.
2. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
3. Sauté zucchini and pepper in oil 5 minutes. Add spinach, wilt 2 minutes.
4. Mix tahini with lemon juice and water to thin.
5. Split sweet potatoes, fill with quinoa and vegetables. Drizzle with tahini.

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18. Steak with Sweet Potato Fries and Green Beans

Classic steakhouse dinner at home with juicy steak, crispy sweet potato fries, and fresh green beans.

Ingredients:

• 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz each)
• 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• Butter
• Salt, pepper, paprika

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato fries with 2 tbsp oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Spread on baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Let sit 20 minutes.
4. Heat cast iron skillet until smoking. Sear steaks 4-5 minutes per side. Add butter, baste. Rest 5 minutes.
5. Sauté green beans in garlic and remaining oil 5-7 minutes.

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19. Glazed Ham with Sweet Potato Soufflé

Holiday-worthy meal with baked glazed ham and fluffy sweet potato soufflé. Perfect for special Sunday dinners.

Ingredients:

• 1 spiral-cut ham (8-10 lbs)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 large sweet potatoes, baked and mashed
• 4 eggs, separated
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham in roasting pan. Mix brown sugar, honey, and mustard. Brush over ham.
2. Cover with foil, bake 1.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and cinnamon.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into sweet potato mixture.
5. Pour into buttered baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until puffed and golden.

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Final Tips

Meal Prep: Roast sweet potato cubes in bulk at the beginning of the week. Store in the fridge and add to salads, bowls, or scrambles throughout the week.

Storage: Cooked sweet potatoes keep 4-5 days refrigerated. Most of these recipes freeze well for up to 3 months.

Customization: Sweet potatoes pair well with virtually any protein and vegetable, making them endlessly adaptable to your preferences and dietary needs.

These dinner ideas showcase the incredible versatility of sweet potatoes, from quick 15-minute tacos to elegant Sunday roasts. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd, there’s a sweet potato dinner here for every occasion.