25 Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

It's no surprise that sweet potatoes are at the top of nearly everyone's healthiest foods list. One baked, medium-sized sweet potato contains 438% of your daily value of vitamin A (a white potato contains 1%), 37% of your vitamin C, and some calcium, potassium, and iron too. All this at just 105 calories!

What's more, they also deliver 4 grams of dietary fiber—16% of the daily value—and absolutely zip in terms of fat.

And luckily there are many ways to whip them up. Here are 25 great (even kid-friendly!) sweet potato recipes.

Watch the video: 5 Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes  

Craving french fries? Whip up these oven-roasted sweet-potato wedges instead. A healthier way to satisfy those cravings, this recipe delivers more taste too, with a kick provided by mustard, garlic, and rosemary. Try them with a dip, as a snack all by themselves, or as a side dish; they pair particularly well with lamb.

Try this recipe: Oven-Roasted Sweet-Potato Wedges

Watch the video: How to Make Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

This dish is a great way to get more vitamin A and beta carotene. Both the carrots and the sweet potatoes deliver oodles of both, making this recipe particularly good for both your skin and vision.

Pair it with a whole grain baguette for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Try this recipe: Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup

This lightened-up take on a holiday classic is perfect for the season or really any time you need a hearty and healthy comfort food. The brown sugar and pecan topping will have kids (and adults!) clamoring for more.

To make this dish even healthier, use half-and-half instead of butter to cut down on fat and calories.

Try this recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Watch the video: Sweet Potato Casserole

These wedges should be baked at a high heat, which gives them a crispy, caramelized outside and a soft and tasty inside—no frying necessary!

This peppery dish pairs particularly well with roasted meat, and delivers all of your daily vitamin A along with one-third of your vitamin C.

Try this recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

Need a healthy and easy dish to throw together any weeknight? These quesadillas fit the bill.

Microwave the sweet potatoes to speed prep time, and top with other healthy ingredients like spinach and red onion. Grilling time is a quick 3 minutes per side, and voila! A meal that appeals to the whole family. Added bonus: The mozzarella alone provides more calcium than a glass of milk.

Try this recipe: Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas

Time for dessert! Try this sweet treat, which just happens to be rich in protein and fiber too.

This recipe uses whole-wheat bread, reduced fat Greek yogurt, and antioxidant-rich honey for a treat that’s healthy and delicious.

Try this recipe: Sweet Potato Pudding

Spicy and crisp, these are chips you don’t have to feel guilty about gobbling down. You'll need just five ingredients, and love the kick they deliver thanks to the chili powder and cumin. Pair them with a store-bought light ranch dressing and you've got a tasty and easy snack. At last, a healthy chip-and-dip combo!

Try this recipe: Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Chips with Ranch Dip

This simple soup is easy to make, but delivers a complex and nuanced flavor thanks to the fresh ginger, which gives it a kick.

This recipe also offers a trifecta of healthy goodness; it's fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low-cal, to boot.

Try this recipe: Sweet Potato-and-Ginger Soup