How to Cook with Sweet Potatoes

Roasting is one of the easiest and most flavourful ways to cook sweet potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika, cumin or herbs like rosemary or thyme

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes.
3. Toss the sweet potato pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any spices or herbs you like.
4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Roast for 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Serve as a side dish with protein and vegetables or add to your favourite salad bowls.

A creamy and flavourful curry that's perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with rice or naan.

A hearty and healthy breakfast option that’s quick to make and full of flavour.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
3. Add the onion, bell pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelised.
4. If using eggs, push the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space. Cook to your preferred level (fried, scrambled, or poached).
5. Serve the sweet potato hash with the eggs on top, garnished with fresh parsley.