Bright orange, packed with fibre and ultra-tasty, sweet potatoes can be used for savoury dishes and desserts alike

<p>Sweet potatoes are enjoyed all over the world, in various forms &ndash; a popular American Thanksgiving dish combines them with marshmallows, sugar, butter and cinnamon; in Egypt they are mostly eaten as a dessert, baked and topped with honey; in the UK we probably know them better as a savoury side dish, in french-fried form, mashed, or roasted. Whatever your preference, this is one versatile vegetable.</p><p>Take a gander at our pick of the most moreish sweet potato recipes...</p><h2>Sweet potato curry</h2><p>Whether or not you're vegetarian, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-spinach-curry" target="_blank">this is one tasty curry</a>, and you certainly won't notice the absence of meat. You can change things up depending on what you have in the fridge &ndash; a jar of Tikka Masala or Korma paste would work just as well as Balti. Coconut milk adds creaminess, while toasted flaked almonds bring a little sweetness and crunch to this dish. Simply serve with piping-hot basmati rice.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet-potato-and-spinach-curry__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet-potato-and-spinach-curry__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Leek and Sweet potato gratin</h2><p>As if regular potato gratin wasn't delicious enough, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/leek-sweet-potato-gratin" target="_blank">sweet potato version</a> came along and opened our eyes to new levels of carby bliss. Soft, buttery leeks and a sprinkling of paprika add flavour, and the (already creamy) potatoes are made even more indulgent with a splash of cream. Delicious with a simple piece of chicken, fish or gammon, this would be just as tasty served alongside salad for non-meat eaters.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="leek-sweet-potato-gratin__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/leek-sweet-potato-gratin__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweet potato pancakes wth dhal</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-pancakes-with-dhal" target="_blank">Fluffy sweet potato pancakes</a> are topped with spicy lentil dhal and creamy yoghurt raita, in yet another cracking veggie meal. Sprinkled with fresh coriander, this dish is low in fat, sugar and salt, with a good healthy mix of fibre and protein (plus a good pinch of the ingredient of the moment, turmeric).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet-potato-pancakes-with-dahl__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet-potato-pancakes-with-dahl__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweet potato & ginger cake</h2><p>If you can put beetroot or courgette in cake, you can sure as heck throw in some sweet potato. In the case of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-ginger-cake" target="_blank">this recipe</a>, you need to bake the potatoes for an hour before scooping out and mashing the flesh with a fork. Light brown sugar is added for extra sweetness, as well as stem, ground and crystallised ginger. Who could resist a warm slice of this with a cup of tea? Not us.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet-potato-ginger-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet-potato-ginger-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Stuffed sweet potatoes </h2><p>After a long, cold day, only comfort food will do. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/stuffed-sweet-potatoes" target="_blank">These sweet potatoes</a>, stuffed with crispy chorizo, spring onion and crème fraîche seriously hit the spot. Using only a handful of ingredients, you could serve them with salad (if you're feeling virtuous) or hot baked beans and grated cheese. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="stuffed-sweet-potatoes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/stuffed-sweet-potatoes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweet potato steaks with salsa</h2><p>For a North African-inspired sweet potato dish, try<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-steaks-with-salsa" target="_blank"> these caremelised rounds</a>, which are seasoned with harissa paste and served with a zesty tomato salsa. This is a fantastic dinner for anyone doing <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/how-to-take-part-in-veganuary" target="_blank">Veganuary</a>, or just cutting back on meat.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet-potato-steaks__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet-potato-steaks__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweet potato & broccoli quiche</h2><p>If you've got a head of broccoli hanging around in the fridge, along with a couple of eggs, crème fraîche, pastry and, of course, sweet potatoes, you have pretty much everything you'll need to make <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-broccoli-quiche" target="_blank">this quiche</a>. Deceptively simple, this dish is perfect for using up leftovers. Serve with a salad and some crusty bread, and you've got yourself a pocket-friendly meal for up to eight people.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet-potato-broccoli-quiche__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet-potato-broccoli-quiche__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweet potato fries with avocado dip</h2><p>Sesame seeds give <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-fries-with-avocado-dip" target="_blank">these sweet potato wedges</a> added crunch &ndash; and a couple of crushed avos make a pleasingly creamy dip. Throwing a party? You could serve a whole platter of these wedges to guests. They'll also make a light-but-satisfying starter or lunch, or a generous side dish (perfect with a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/homemade-burger" target="_blank">burger</a>).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet_potato_fries_with_avocado_dip__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet_potato_fries_with_avocado_dip__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Inspired by any of these sweet potato recipes? Shop for all your ingredients <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">in store, now</a>.</em></p>

8 of the best sweet potato recipes

By ASDA Admin,9th January 2019

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