Sweet potatoes are the friendliest veggie out there—sunny orange, sweet and easy to eat. Who doesn't love them? Here are eight tasty ways to get your fill.
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Do you have a little mac and cheese lover in your house? Sneak in some veggies with this yummy twist. Get the recipe here: Roast Chicken and Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Somehow French fries end up feeling more virtuous when they’re sweet potato wedges. This one-pan dinner is a wonder. Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges
Photo: Maya VisnyeiMashed sweet potatoes go down easy—it’s a great way to introduce the veggie to reluctant eaters. You can scale back the ginger or omit altogether, but this warming spice is a good match for the sweetness. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Mash with Ginger
Photo: Andrew GrintonHere’s a sweet idea: Fold mashed sweet potato into biscuit dough. This flakey baby is made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk, so it can do no wrong. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Photo: Maya VisnyeiThis is the ultimate picky eater hack: Whisk sweet potato mash into your egg and milk mixture. It virtually disappears. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato French Toast
Dried apricots and sweet potato step up the sweetness in this savoury Moroccan-inspired stew. Got a baby to feed? Follow the easy purée instructions, because even the littlest ones need superfoods, too. Get the recipe: Red Lentils with Sweet Potato and Apricots
Photo: Maya VisnyeiThe slow cooker does all the work on this hearty blended soup. Top it with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of maple syrup. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Photo: Andrew GrintonNow for something completely different: Bet you didn’t know you could make a creamy dip from sweet potatoes. This mixture also stars Greek yogurt and ground ginger and is best enjoyed with cripsy green beans fries for dunking. Get the recipe: Green Beans Oven Fries with Sweet Potato Dip
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