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    20 Healthy Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes

    Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Feb 23, 2021 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    If you’re anything like me and can’t get enough of sweet potatoes, here are 20 absolutely incredible vegan sweet potato recipes you must try! So many unique ways to use them, from savoury dishes to sweet, including appetizers, mains and desserts.

    Collage of images of recipes featuring sweet potatoes.

    Sweet potatoes are packed full of wonderful sweet flavour, and numerous health benefits. They are filling, delicious, nutritious, and completely versatile as you’ll see in the recipes below.

    As an added bonus, sweet potatoes are readily available in most supermarkets all year long. So, although typically see as a fall harvest vegetable, there’s no need to wait for any particular season. You may enjoy these sweet potatoes any time of the year.

    These unique sweet potato recipes have been gathered from some of the most talented food bloggers. All recipes below are vegan, many are gluten free, and many more are free from refined sugar or oil.

    Ready for this?

    Let’s go!

    Sweet Potato Recipes

    This vegan and gluten free sweet potato bean burger will surprise your taste buds. Even your meat eating friends will LOVE these! They are crispy, providing delicious texture and absolutely loaded with deliciousness.

    Sweet potato burger in bun with dill, hot peppers, onion and avocado inside.
    Sweet Potato Bean Burger by This Healthy Kitchen

    Coconut Curry Soup with Sweet Potato Noodles – This flavorful soup can be made in just about 30 minutes! And how cute are those “noodles?!”

    White bowl of coconut curry soup with sweet potato noodles on top and lime slices.
    Coconut Curry Soup w/ Sweet Potato Noodles by Veggie Inspired

     

    Sweet potato mac and cheese is the perfect way to sneak in extra protein and veggies. You can’t beat a recipe that is both nutritious AND delicious! Plus, this dish is kid friendly, and perfect for the entire family, including the pickiest of eaters

    serving spoon scooping out mac and cheese from baking dish
    Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese by This Healthy Kitchen

    Jump into festive fall flavors with these gluten free and vegan sweet potato pumpkin fritters. I love the combo of flavours here!

    Stack of sweet potato fritters with white cream on top.
    Sweet Potato Pumpkin Fritters by Tasting Page

    It just doesn’t get better than this! All your favourites combined into one dish. Loaded sweet potatoes stuffed with Instant Pot Baked Beans and topped with ridiculously easy and delicious guacamole!

    sweet potato stuffed with baked beans and guacamole
    Loaded Sweet Potato with Baked Beans by This Healthy Kitchen

    Gorgeous sweet potato and beet wild rice salad recipe! This healthy, vegan salad is loaded with roasted root vegetables, a nutty wild rice blend, tart cranberries, and sweet pecans. This beautiful salad is just SCREAMING fall!

    Bowl with pecans, sweet potato, wild rice and tarragon.
    Sweet Potato and Beet Wild Rice Salad w/ Tarragon Vinaigrette by Rhubarbarians

    Pasta aglio e olio gets a wholesome twist with this sweet potato spaghetti. It’s spicy, garlicky and despite its name, it’s oil free! Ready in 25 minutes or less.

    Sweet Potato Spaghetti [Aglio e Olio] By This Healthy Kitchen

    Comforting gluten-free and vegan sweet potato casserole with black beans, kale, buckwheat and roasted garlic sauce. Easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead.

    Casserole dish with sweet potato, black beans and buckwheat.
    Sweet Potato Casserole w/ Black Beans, Kale & Buckwheat by Happy Kitchen Rocks

    Enjoy this creamy Thai-style Sweet Potato Curry with Kale tonight! Made in just one pot in under 30 minutes, everyone will love this vegan and gluten-free dinner; a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.

    Bowl with curry flavoured sweet potatoes, peanuts and white rice with cilantro garnish.
    Thai Sweet Potato Curry with Kale by My Darling Vegan

    Mini quinoa sweet potato muffins are sweet, delicious, and loaded with nutrients. These muffins make a wonderful guilt free treat the whole family will enjoy. This sweet treat is scrumptious enough for dessert, yet healthy enough for breakfast! My kind of breakfast!

    three quinoa muffins stacked in a tower
    Mini Quinoa Sweet Potato Muffins by This Healthy Kitchen

    Up your brunching game with these fluffy, perfectly spiced, golden pancakes made with sweet potato and whole grains and unrefined sugar.

    Stack of sweet potato pancakes with caramel dripping down the sides and fork standing up in the stack.
    Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes with Caramel Sauce by A Virtual Vegan

    Spicy chili with a bit of sweet. This sweet potato chili is perfect for a fall get together. I love the combo of naturally sweet potatoes combined with a little kick!

    White bowl of sweet potato chili with green onion and parsley on top.
    Roasted Sweet Potato Chili by Veganosity

    These delicious and healthy sweet potato cookies are perfect for breakfast or dessert! The best part? There’s NO added sugar! These delicious cookies are naturally sweetened with sweet potato and banana. They are soft and chewy, and absolutely delightful.

    Stack of sweet potato cookies with oats scattered around them.
    Allergen Friendly Sweet Potato Cookies by This Healthy Kitchen

    Sweet potato toast topped with cannellini beans and zucchini ribbons tossed in a beautifully balanced herb and lemon dressing makes a tasty and simple meal.

    Four sweet potato toasts with herbed beans and ribboned cucumber on top.
    Sweet Potato Toast with Herby Beans by Quite Good Food

    5-ingredient rich and decadent chocolate pudding with purple sweet potato as the main ingredient which brings a delicious chestnutty flavour.

    Bowl of chocolate pudding with frozen berries on top.
    Vegan Chocolate Pudding by My Pure Plants

    Delicious, creamy, velvety, spiced sweet potato soup makes a perfect starter on any fall menu. This soup is satisfying and comforting. All the while, providing a ton of nutrients in a light, low calorie dish.

    three bowls of sweet potato soup with parsley garnish.
    Spiced Sweet Potato Soup by This Healthy Kitchen

    Simple three ingredient chocolate fudge made with sweet potato and coconut butter, that’s naturally vegan, sugar free and gluten free.

    Blue plate with squares of chocolate fudge and raw cocoa dusting on top.
    Sweet Potato Coconut Butter Fudge by Quite Good Food

    Quinoa and Sweet Potato Patties – Vegan and Gluten Free sweet potato, kale and quinoa shallow fried patties. Absolutely perfect to stuff inside burger buns or pita or a low carb version with a few leaves of iceberg lettuce.

    Three sweet potato patties in a stack with green herbs garnished on top.
    Quinoa and Sweet Potato Patties by Yellow Thyme

    Crispy and delicious sweet potato fries! A far healthier choice compared to deep fried. Plus, they are super simple to make. Combine them with these Vegan Chicken Burgers or  a Chickpea Salad Sandwich for the ultimate cozy meal.

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries by This Healthy Kitchen

    Moroccan inspired vegan stuffed sweet potatoes – these are filled with bulgur tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush, crispy chickpeas, and pomegranate. All the best things to eat in autumn, wrapped up in a potato.

    Sweet potato stuffed with chickpeas and rice and topped with pomegranate and mint leaves.
    Cozy Moroccan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Occasionally Eggs

    With sweet potato options covering you from breakfast all the way to dessert, I hope you found some new, delicious recipes to try.

    If you tried any of these recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito,
    Rosa

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    1. Kathryn

      November 10, 2019 at 8:16 am

      You had me at sweet potatoes! I absolutely love sweet potatoes in anything and everything!

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      • rosa

        November 10, 2019 at 5:07 pm

        So do I! Thank you Kathryn. Enjoy 🙂

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    2. Emese

      November 05, 2019 at 5:14 am

      I love sweet potato. I am definitely saving this list and probably start with your Quinoa Muffins or the Sweet Potato Pancakes. Thanks for including our Chocolate Pudding.

      Reply
      • rosa

        November 05, 2019 at 9:47 am

        Thanks Emese for your lovely contribution. Hope you find some new recipes to enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lizet

      November 03, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      I’ve been cooking more and more with sweet potatoes. This is a great list and I’ll be coming back to try a few of them.

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      • rosa

        November 03, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        That’s great Lizet, hope you enjoy!

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    4. Deanna

      November 03, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Absolutely love sweet potatoes. What a great collection of recipes.

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      • rosa

        November 03, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks so much Deanna!

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    5. Alexandra

      November 03, 2019 at 6:25 am

      Sweet potato is one of my favourite things to cook with – I love this fantastic collection and variety of recipes! So many for me to try soon 🙂

      Reply
      • rosa

        November 03, 2019 at 9:00 am

        Thanks so much Alexandra! Hope you enjoy them. 🙂

        Reply

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