10 Healthy and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes

By Andrea Cohen
Published 9/20/2025
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10 Healthy and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes
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Sweet potatoes are often thought of as a holiday side dish, topped with marshmallows or baked into a pie. But these vibrant root vegetables are far more versatile than that. With their natural sweetness and hearty texture, they make the perfect base for savory meals too. Whether roasted, baked, or sautéed, savory sweet potato recipes can turn an ordinary meal into something filling, flavorful, and healthy.

At Health eCooks, our chefs and dietitians love using sweet potatoes in creative ways to take advantage of their nutritional value and delicious flavor. From main dishes to sides, savory sweet potato recipes offer something for everyone—whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a nutritious lunch, a comforting side, or even a flavorful appetizer.

Why Use Sweet Potatoes in Savory Recipes?

Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients that support overall health. They’re rich in fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you full longer. They’re also loaded with vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants that protect your body from cell damage.

When you use these root vegetables in savory recipes, it’s easy to balance their natural sweetness with herbs, spices, and protein-rich ingredients. This creates a meal that not only offers a depth of flavor but is also nutrient-dense and satisfying.

10 Healthy, Savory Sweet Potato Recipes

Here are some of our most popular savory sweet potato recipes, from tacos and stews to salads, soups, sides, and appetizers. Each delicious dish has been created and tested in the Health eCooks Recipe Test Kitchen to ensure that it’s flavorful, healthy, and easy to prepare. 

  1. 01

    Sweet Potato Tacos

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Tacos
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    These colorful vegetarian tacos are packed with protein and fiber, boasting vibrant adobo, cumin, and feta flavors. They’re a satisfying, hearty, and healthy twist on Taco Tuesday.

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  2. 02

    Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

    Heart Healthy Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
    Photo Credit: iStock
    75 mins

    A comforting, low-carb stew that balances tender lean beef, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, vegetables, and an indulgent hint of chocolate and coffee, this comfort food is healthy and boasts a depth of flavor. 

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  3. 03

    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    90 mins

    Ground turkey, carrots, celery, and a luscious sweet-potato topping come together to create a flavorful and healthier spin on classic comfort food.

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  4. 04

    Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad

    Heart Healthy Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad
    Photo Credit: Kara Foran Photography, Baldwin Publishing
    45 mins

    Roasted sweet potatoes, nutty farro, crisp apple, greens, and herbs form a deliciously textured, nutrient-dense salad that can be enjoyed year-round.

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  5. 05

    Sweet Potato Mussel Chowder

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Mussel Chowder
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    This luxuriously creamy chowder blends mussels, turkey bacon, sweet potatoes, and oat milk for an unexpected yet heart-healthy delight that’s brimming with interesting flavors.

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  6. 06

    Sweet Potato Cheddar Bites

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Cheddar Bites
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    45 mins

    These bite-sized finger foods are a fun, flavorful snack with the perfect balance of savory and creamy toppings. They offer a lighter, heart-healthy twist on classic game-day appetizers.

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  7. 07

    Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    45 mins

    This savory dish blends sweet potatoes, kale, quinoa, ginger, and soy sauce, creating a nutritious, fall-flavored, and deeply satisfying side that goes well with any protein-rich entrée.

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  8. 08

    Sweet Potato French Fries

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato French Fries
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    These crispy, oven-baked fries curb cravings with minimal fat and under 100 calories per serving. Nutrient-rich and customizable, they’re a healthy alternative to greasy fast-food fries.

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  9. 09

    Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Heart Healthy Stuffed Sweet Potato
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    These baked sweet potatoes are filled with bold garlicky kale, mushrooms, turkey bacon, and cheddar for a flavor-packed, healthy, and deeply satisfying side dish or light meal.

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  10. 10

    Kale and Sweet Potato Salad

    GLP-1 Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    45 mins

    A vibrant, high-protein salad featuring kale, farro, roasted sweet potato, chicken, sunflower seeds, and apple, this lunch or dinner is zesty, filling, and also ideal for meal prep.

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More Regular and Sweet Potato Recipe Ideas

Sweet potatoes are an everyday staple that can add color, flavor, and nutrients to your meals. Whether you prefer these spuds in sweet dishes for the holidays or want to try some of these flavorful, savory sweet potato recipes, you can enjoy them in a variety of ways that balance taste with good health. For more ideas that incorporate potatoes, both white and sweet, check out our collection of healthy potato recipes or this blog featuring our 11 best low sodium potato side dishes.

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