by: Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BASc Why did I use sweet potatoes in these recipes? Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be incorporated into many dishes, and American sweet potatoes bring healthy nutrients and flavour to meals. Due to a shorter growing season, there is a very limited supply of sweet potatoes grown…
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Cashew Chicken & Sweetpotato Stir-Fry
Recipe credit: casweetpotatoes.com Stir-fry is a great weeknight dish because, after just a little prep, dinner is on the table in a jiffy. And although you might not think of them for a dish like this, sweetpotatoes are a natural. They cook up lightly browned yet tender, and are a delicious complement to the creamy…
Grilled Sweetpotato Tacos with Queso Fresco & Cucumber-Tomato Salsa
Recipe credit: casweetpotatoes.com Grilled sweetpotato wedges are delicious alongside burgers, hot dogs, or anything else off the grate, but they’re also great as a featured ingredient in tacos, salads, and sandwiches. Here, they’re dusted with Mexican spices, then tucked into tortillas and topped with creamy cheese, crunchy lettuce, and fresh salsa. Add a watermelon wedge…
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Grilled Sweetpotato Packets
Recipe credit: casweetpotatoes.com Here’s an easy-peasy way to enjoy sweetpotatoes on the grill—wrap ‘em up! Our recipe starts with sweetpotato wedges tossed with melted butter and savory spices. And it ends with tasty, tender tubers that are the perfect side dish for steaks, chops, chicken, and all your summer favorites.
Sweetpotato Salad with Summer Vegetables & Fresh Herbs
Recipe credit: casweetpotatoes.com Bright, refreshing, and jam-packed with tomato, zucchini, green beans—and of course, sweetpotatoes!—this salad is summer on a plate. It’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner, but if you want to make it more substantial, you could serve it on top of a grain bowl or add some chicken, shrimp, or salmon….
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Sweetpotato & Spicy Hummus Noodle Bowl
Recipe credit: casweetpotatoes.com Spiralized sweetpotatoes are a great, gluten-free way to enjoy “pasta.” Here, they’re topped with a satisfyingly savory hummus sauce, tons of crunchy veggies, and spicy sesame oil. Yum. If you don’t have a spiralizer, just finely dice the sweetpotatoes and then boil or steam them until barely tender.
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