10 Tasty Sweet Potato Recipes ...

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10 Tasty Sweet Potato Recipes ...

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and are a wonderful alternative to white potatoes when baking fries or chips. Why wait till Thanksgiving when you can cook up sweet potato recipes all year round like sweet potato pancakes for breakfast or sweet potato cheesecake for dessert! I've recently tried sweet potato fries and now I'm obsessed with this delightful vegetable and hope to try my hand at one or all of these 10 Tasty Sweet Potato Recipes...

1 Sweet Potato Pancakes...

Sweet Potato Pancakes... Can you imagine the delicious smell of sweet potato and pecan pancakes in the morning! Topped off with maple syrup this sweet potato recipe will spread that warm, home cooked feeling through your house. The recipe suggest to roast your sweet potato the night before to have it prepared for your pancakes and cut down on cooking time. Continue to My Recipesfor the complete details.

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2 Sweet Potato Breakfast Pizza...

Sweet Potato Breakfast Pizza... Pizza for breakfast, I can see this being a sweet potato recipe the kids would love to help out with! I love that the recipe calls for pureed and roasted sweet potatoes, one to use as a "sauce" and the other as a topping. Again, you may want to precook your sweet potatoes the night before if you are making this early in the morning. Check out Healthy Food for Livingfor the full recipe.

3 Sweet Potato Salad...

Sweet Potato Salad... I love potato salad but it's always fills me up before I eat my main entree with all the mayo and heavy ingredients in it. This sweet potato salad recipe sounds like a great alternative with Dijon mustard, red peppers, and cider vinegar. How great would this look on your table during a BBQ or holiday gathering like Easter or Passover. Continue to Campbell's Kitchenfor the complete recipe details.

4 Sweet Potato Pockets...

Sweet Potato Pockets... You had me at won ton wrapper! If you are looking for a vegan alternative to pork, chicken, or cheese won tons, this sweet potato recipe will satisfy your heart and soul! If you have never used won ton wrappers before you may want to practice before committing to this recipe. Check out My Recipesfor the ingredients and complete details.

5 Sweet Potato Soup...

Sweet Potato Soup... A lot of people I know love tomato soup especially when put together with grilled cheese, but I'm not much of a fan of the thick, red broth. So when I saw this roasted sweet potato soup I thought what a great recipe to make for those chilly, fall and winter nights when eating grilled cheese and everyone else is having tomato soup! Continue to Campbell's Kitchenfor the details.

6 Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla...

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla... I love cheese and chicken quesadillas and could eat them all day long, but that probably wouldn't be wise! Perhaps if I followed this sweet potato recipe I may be able to cut down on the calories and feel good about eating them because of the nutritional benefits in both sweet potatoes and black beans. Check out Meg in the Kitchenfor the complete details.

7 Sweet Potato Pecan Burger...

Sweet Potato Pecan Burger... Now that the word is out about the "pink slime" in ground beef, many of us are going to be turning to hamburger alternatives like veggie burgers, portobello mushrooms, and even sweet potatoes. Mixed with pecans and topped with caramelized onions for a sweet taste that even the kids will enjoy! Continue to My Recipesfor the full recipe and details.

8 Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges...

Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges... Now that you are eating a healthier burger, why not pair it with a healthier fry! I tried sweet potatoes fries for the first time a few weeks ago and now I can't get enough of them. I'm looking forward to trying this **sweet potato recipe **that calls for brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper among a few other ingredients. Check out Cooking Channel TVfor the the complete recipe.

9 Sweet Potato Quick Bread...

Sweet Potato Quick Bread... Sweet potato pie is a popular dessert during the winter holidays so why not try your hand at a few other sweet potato dessert recipes like this quick bread to give your guests more of the ingredient they love! With only 174 calories and 5.4 grams of fat per serving, everyone will be happy to enjoy a second helping without the guilt! Continue to My Recipesfor the details.

10 Sweet Potato Cheesecake...

Sweet Potato Cheesecake... Did you say cheesecake! This looks and sounds like a tasty and healthy sweet potato recipe that includes apricots, gingersnap cookies, yogurt, and even pumpkin pie spice! This recipe even has less calories than the quick bread with only 164 per serving! Check out Women's Health Magfor the complete recipe and details.

Whether you include sweet potatoes in your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, you will feel good about choosing this healthy potato alternative. It does have a sweet, strong taste to it that everyone may not like, but when paired with other ingredients it will blend in and become more enjoyable for everyone. Have you tried any sweet potato recipes that aren't on the list that you and your family cook all year long?

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