4 Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes

Buffalo Chicken-stuffed Sweet Potato

Ingredients
for 1 serving

1 sweet potato
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
GREEN ONION CREMA

¼ cup plain greek yogurt, nonfat
2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, pinched

Preparation

1. Using a fork, poke holes in the top of the sweet potato. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
2. While the sweet potato is heating, season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
4. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred with a fork. Drizzle with buffalo sauce and toss until well coated.
5. In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, chopped green onion, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
6. Cut sweet potato open lengthwise and fill with buffalo chicken, then top with crema and garnish with sliced green onions.
7. Enjoy!
   
   2-minute Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients
for 2 cups

1 sweet potato, large, thinly sliced
salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Working in batches, place the sliced sweet potatoes on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with salt.
2. Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, flipping halfway, until the chips begin to brown. Continue to microwave at 30 second intervals if necessary.
3. Allow to cool
4. Enjoy!

Roasted Sweet Potato And Apple Salad

Ingredients
for 1 serving

CINNAMON APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sweet potato, diced
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 apple, cored and sliced
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnut, toasted, unsalted, and chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
2. In a measuring cup, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
3. Place sweet potatoes and chicken breast on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Bake until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 15-18 minutes.
5. Slice the chicken breast.
6. Toss the sweet potatoes and sliced chicken with the sliced apples, feta, and walnuts and drizzle with vinaigrette.
7. Enjoy!

Loaded Breakfast Sweet Potato

Ingredients
for 1 serving

1 sweet potato, small
2 tablespoons almond butter
½ slice banana, sliced
1 tablespoon almond, roasted, unsalted, and chopped
1 tablespoon blueberry
1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

1. Using a fork, poke holes on the top of the sweet potato.
2. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until the potato can be easily pierced with a knife.
3. Gently slice the sweet potato in half, lengthwise, and spread almond butter on each side. Top with banana slices, almonds, and blueberries, and drizzle with honey.
4. Enjoy!