Tag: Sweet Potato

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Slow Cooker Beef-and-Sweet Potato Chili

Leaving the peels on the sweet potatoes has three benefits: Prep is faster, you add more fiber, and the potatoes hold their shape better after the 7-hour simmer. Besides, the peels get so tender that you barely notice they’re there. If you’d like to change things up, try parsnips in place of the sweet potatoes; […]

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Sweet Potato Toss

Adobo sauce, what surrounds the chipotle chiles in the can, is a fantastic single-ingredient wet rub for grilled chicken, smoky with just a touch of heat that won’t be overwhelming for kids. Grilled sweet potatoes are also a great alternative to fries as they pick up tons of flavor with next to no fat. Give the […]

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Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We use an old-school cooking trick here and broil the steak directly over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they caramelize. If you can’t find flat iron, […]

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Sweet Potato-and-Red Lentil Curry

This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]

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Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw

Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) sweet potato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup hard apple cider or regular cider 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 […]

Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We use an old-school cooking trick here and broil the steak directly over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they caramelize. If you can’t find flat iron, […]

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Southwestern Sweet Potato and Egg Hash

Hashes are a great way to incorporate vegetables into the first meal of the day. Here we’ve added a Southwestern spin with chili powder and cumin. Give the potatoes a head start by microwaving them until just shy of tender, then finish them off in the skillet for that coveted crispy texture. Use the leftover […]

Peruvian Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon salsa verde 1/3 cup black beans 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled avocado 1/2 cup cubed roasted sweet potato 1 1/2 ounces grilled flank steak 1 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seed kernels 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Honey-Chipotle-Lime Sauce: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 1/2 teaspoon honey […]

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise (about 2 large) 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 […]

Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 3 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 pound) 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8-ounce) […]