This collection of sweet potato recipes go beyond classic baked sweet potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes and transforms this sweet root vegetable from side dishes to starring mains.
Sweet potato tips
Also known as ‘kumara’, sweet potato is generally found in Australia in the colours of orange, purple and white. Sweet potatoes are not really potatoes at all — they belong to a different family of plants — but they can be cooked in the same ways: boil and mash, slice and fry, bake in their skins, roast, turn into soup or a salad, take off thin strips with a vegetable-peeler and deep-fry for crisps.
What to serve with sweet potatoes
Orange sweet potatoes have dry, dense, nutty-sweet flesh which works beautifully when roasted with maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil. Sweet potato has an affinity with spices and strong or smoky flavours so they are also good mashed with cumin or garlic, used in a vegetable curry with cauliflower, peas and onion.
Choosing and storing sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes should be undamaged, firm, evenly coloured and heavy for their size. Do not refrigerate sweet potatoes — store in a well-ventilated place away from heat and light; use within a week of purchasing.
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Zucchini and sweet potato loaf
Get a loaf of this.
Slow cooker chickpea and sweet potato curry
This vegan curry recipe is perfect for chilly nights. It’s an easy chickpea curry made with sweet potato and a korma curry paste.
Roast sweet potato soup
Creamy, warming and packed full of flavour.
Roasted sweet potato with green goddess dressing
Any leftover dressing can be used drizzled over a Greek salad, grilled chicken or steamed fish.
Spiced sweet potatoes with whipped chive butter
A fancy side dish of baked sweet potato flavoured with garlic, cinnamon and chive butter.
Air fryer sausages with sweet potato hash browns
Sausages and hash browns are a breakfast favourite everywhere. Here they get an air fryer update so you can make them any time of the day.
Baked sweet potato with steak fajita filling
Sweet potato transformed!
Julie Goodwin’s rissoles with sweet potato mash
A masterful meal with budget-friendly mince.
Ocean trout salad with edamame miso dressing
Orange and purple sweet potato lend their vibrant colour to this ocean trout salad.
Red curry coconut chicken with sweet potato
Roast your chicken and sweet potatoes with red curry paste and coconut milk for an interesting twist on roast chicken and potatoes.
How to make sweet potato/kumara mash
Give your favourite side dish a sweet (potato) side with this gorgeous kumara mash.
Kumara pancakes with maple yoghurt
Up your veg intake at breakfast or dessert!
Sweet potato bubble and squeak
This old favourite has been revamped using sweet potato as the star. Served with poached eggs and fetta, it’s a must-have for your next brunch menu
Sweet potato cannelloni
We’ve vegged up this tasty classic.
Tex-Mex beef and sweet potato stew
Slow-cooked till tender and full of flavour.
Sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup
A deliciously creamy sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Healthy kumara and turkey burgers
This delicious recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Sustainable Cookbook’ proves that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.
Fudgy sweet potato brownies
Treats with a vegie twist.
Beetroot, ricotta, & hazelnut tart with sweet potato pastry
Turn an alfresco lunch into a lavish occasion with this savoury rustic tart.
Haloumi schnitzel with sweet potato chips
Turn this meat-free meal into four other delicious dishes!
Chicken and kumara sandwiches
Delicious chicken salad and filling vegetables make this simple sandwich a perfect midday meal.
Spicy kumara sausage rolls
Put a vegetarian twist on classic sausage rolls by using a hearty and spiced kumara (orange sweet potato) filling, like this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Super Vegetarian’ cookbook.
Moroccan fish and chips
Our healthy take on traditional fish and chips is the perfect midweek dinner
Jacket sweet potato sloppy joes
Loaded with body-fuelling nutrients, these loaded sweet potatoes are a quick and easy dinner option and an excellent way to use up leftovers.
Spiced sweet potato tart
Not only does this sweet potato and zucchini tart look impressive, it’s just as delicious too. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your meal and will keep the hungry crowds satisfied.
Vegetarian Thai yellow curry
Spice things up in the kitchen tonight with this delicious vegetarian Thai yellow curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Almost Vegetarian cookbook, available where all good books are sold.
Nut-crusted barramundi with spiced kumara wedges
This gluten free nut-crusted fish and sweet potato chips with coconut dressing is the ideal homemade takeaway for a healthy week night dinner.
Sweet potato and tuna rissoles with spicy hummus
You’ll want to make double to take some for lunch tomorrow.
Sweet potato rösti with roasted vegetables
We’ve recreated this traditional Swiss breakfast dish with grated sweet potatoes (kumara) and served with roasted vegetable.
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with kumara and sage
Simply delicious.
Eggplant and sweet potato curry
Packed full of hearty vegies, this tasty egglant, sweet potato and coconut curry is vegan and vegetarian friendly – just add rice!
Spiced lentil and kumara pies
Tuck into a hearty pot pie this winter.
Curried kumara and lentil soup
Rethink your workday lunch.
Dusted doughnuts
Treat yourself.
Smoked salmon and sweet potato cakes
Cake for dinner, anyone?
Sweet potato and fetta tart
A simple vegetarian tart.
Air fryer Cajun sweet potato wedges
Crispy and full of flavour.
Sweet potato cake with candied orange
Orange you glad we shared this recipe?
Roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas
A delicious salad full of crispy roast kumara and crunchy and balanced with fresh pear and cranberries.
Indian-spiced quinoa cakes with tomatoes
Quinoa earns superfood status as it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It has double the protein of rice and provides all of the essential amino acids the building blocks of protein. Note
Spelt pizza with kumara & goat’s cheese
Use a mandoline or V-slicer to easily cut the kumara into thin slices. Note
Lamb, kumara and almond curry
Enjoy this hearty and nourishing lamb, kumara and almond curry on a winter’s night.
Broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato
This broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato is not only packed with loads of delicious ingredients and textures, but it also ticks all the healthy boxes! This delicious dish has it all!
Kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos
These fresh and flavoursome tacos have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free. Quick and easy, they make the perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner.
Sweet potato, mint and goat’s cheese tartlets
These goat’s cheese, mint and kumara mash tartlets are a delicious and easy savory appetiser to serve family and friends at Christmas.
Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash
This lovely slow cooked lamb stew is flavour packed and tender.
Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads
These easy flatbread ‘pizzas’ give a healthy twist to the classic takeaway.
Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter
Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!
Dukkah beetroot & kumara skewers
These healthy Middle Eastern spiced vegetable kebabs combine sweet, dense kumara with juicy beetroot to create a flavour sensation that will keep you coming back for more!
Makrut lime and red curry fish parcels
These delicious makrut lime and curry fish parcels are a light and healthy meal, perfect for the warmer weather. And they are suitable for diabetics.
Kumara rösti with portobello mushrooms
Sweet potato rösti with grilled mushrooms are perfect for breakfast or a light lunch.
Moroccan sweet potato bake
These crispy Moroccan-style sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish.
Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma
Serve with rice and green beans to even out the cream content.
