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Sweet and savoury sweet potato recipes for any occasion

Kuma-round to these great sweet potato dishes.
beef and sweet potato stew

Slow cooked beef and sweet potato stew (recipe below)

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.

Also known as ‘kumara’, sweet potato is generally found in Australia in the colours of orange, purple and white.

This recipe collection features inventive sweet potato recipes that the whole family will love, like spiced lentil and sweet potato pie, for example, or our slow cooker lamb neck chop with mashed sweet potatoes recipe. And if you’re looking for fun and fresh sweet potato recipes that will impress guests, make our pear and sweet potato salad or our sweet potato and ‘chorizo’ tacos.

Looking for more desserts featuring vegetables or pumpkin recipes?

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Slow cooker chickpea and sweet potato curry

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.

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Ocean trout salad with edamame miso dressing

Ocean trout salad with edamame miso dressing

Orange and purple sweet potato lend their vibrant colour to this ocean trout salad.

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Red curry coconut chicken with sweet potato

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.

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How to make sweet potato/kumara mash

How to make sweet potato/kumara mash

Give your favourite side dish a sweet (potato) side with this gorgeous kumara mash.

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Kumara pancakes with maple yoghurt

Kumara pancakes with maple yoghurt

Add a touch of sweetness and vegie goodness to your pancakes with our kumara pancakes and top with blueberries and maple yoghurt for ideal dessert.

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Sweet potato bubble and squeak

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

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Sweet potato cannelloni

Sweet potato cannelloni

We’ve recreated this classic Italian dish by replacing pasta with thinly sliced sweet potato to make increasing your veg intake easier (and tastier).

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Tex-Mex beef and sweet potato stew

Tex-Mex beef and sweet potato stew

This slow-cooker stew with meltingly tender beef and sweet potatoes cooked with gentle Tex Mex spices is as easy to make as it is delicious.

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Sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup

Sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup

A deliciously creamy, warming sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup that’s perfect for chilly nights.

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Healthy kumara and turkey burgers

Healthy kumara and turkey burgers

This delicious recipe proves that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.

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Fudgy sweet potato brownies

Fudgy sweet potato brownies

An unusual twist on the cult classic that will leave your tastebuds wanting more.

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Beetroot, ricotta, & hazelnut tart with sweet potato pastry

Beetroot, ricotta, & hazelnut tart with sweet potato pastry

Turn an alfresco lunch into a lavish occasion with this savoury rustic tart.

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Haloumi schnitzel with sweet potato chips

Haloumi schnitzel with sweet potato chips

Get your meal prep game on with this meat-free haloumi schnitzel and sweet potato chips recipe.

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Chicken and kumara sandwiches

Chicken and kumara sandwiches

Delicious chicken salad and filling vegetables make this simple sandwich a perfect midday meal.

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Barbecued kumara slices

Barbecued kumara slices

Save this kumara recipe for your next big family gathering!

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Kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos

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.

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Spicy kumara sausage rolls

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
(Credit: Benito Martin)

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Moroccan fish and chips

Moroccan fish and chips

Our healthy take on traditional fish and chips is the perfect midweek dinner

Jacket sweet potato sloppy joes
(Credit: James Moffat)

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Jacket sweet potato sloppy joes

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.

sweet potato and zucchini tart

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Spiced sweet potato tart

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.

Curry recipes

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Vegetarian Thai yellow curry

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.

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Nut-crusted barramundi with spiced kumara wedges

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.

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Sweet potato and tuna rissoles with spicy hummus

Sweet potato and tuna rissoles with spicy hummus

You’ll want to make double to take some for lunch tomorrow.

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Sweet potato rösti with roasted vegetables

Sweet potato rösti with roasted vegetables

We’ve recreated this traditional Swiss breakfast dish with grated sweet potatoes (kumara) and served with roasted vegetable.

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Spinach and ricotta gnocchi recipe with kumara and sage

Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with kumara and sage

Delicate ricotta and spinach dumplings served with roasted kumara in a browned butter and sage sauce. This dish will delight you with it’s simplicity.

Eggplant and sweet potato curry

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Eggplant and sweet potato curry

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!

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Spiced lentil and kumara pies

Spiced lentil and kumara pies

Tuck into a hearty pot pie this winter.

CURRIED KUMARA AND LENTIL SOUP

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Curried kumara and lentil soup

Curried kumara and lentil soup

Rethink your workday lunch.

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Dusted doughnuts

Dusted doughnuts

These fluffy yeast doughnuts dusted with a heavy dose of cinnamon sugar are made with a secret ingredient that gives a colour and flavour boost.

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Smoked salmon and sweet potato cakes

Smoked salmon and sweet potato cakes

These delicate fish cakes are gluten-free. We’ve used polenta for coating however you could also use quinoa flakes or chia seeds. Serve with edamame & lime.

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Sweet potato and fetta tart

Sweet potato and fetta tart

This savoury sweet potato and fetta tart topped with broad beans makes the perfect vegetarian dish for an easy lunch or a light dinner.

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Air fryer Cajun sweet potato wedges

Air fryer Cajun sweet potato wedges

You’ll love these spiced kumara wedges with Cajun spices They’re cooked in the air fryer for a tasty snack with all the flavour but only a little oil.

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Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash

Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash

This lovely slow cooked lamb stew is flavour packed and tender.

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Sweet potato cake with candied orange

Sweet potato cake with candied orange

Orange you glad we shared this recipe?

roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas

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Roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas

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

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Indian-spiced quinoa cakes with tomatoes

Indian-spiced quinoa cakes with tomatoes.

If you’re looking for a light meal, make these Indian-spiced quinoa cakes with tomatoes – they’re fast and delicious!

spelt pizza with kumara & goat's cheese

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Spelt pizza with kumara & goat’s cheese

Spelt pizza with kumara & goat’s cheese.

Make this fabulous spelt pizza the next time you have family over. It’s light and fast, making it a brilliant starter to any dinner party.

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Lamb, kumara and almond curry

Lamb, kumara and almond curry.

Enjoy this hearty and nourishing lamb, kumara and almond curry on a winter’s night.

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Broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato

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!

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Vegan kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos

Vegan kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos.

These fresh and flavoursome tacos have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free.

kumara & goat's cheese tart

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Kumara & goat’s cheese tart

Kumara & goat’s cheese tart.

Topped with a baby kale salad, this easy vegetarian tart is so delicious with its buttery pastry crust and golden filling of roasted kumara and goat’s cheese.

sweet potato and maple cake

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Sweet potato and maple cake

Sweet potato and maple cake.

Our gorgeous sweet potato and maple cake is a nutty, sweet baked treat that’s great for afternoon team – plus, it looks great on the table!

kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce

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Kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce

Kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce.

Instead of using regular potatoes, we used sweet potato to make this creamy, nutty kumara gnocchi – plus, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!

Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads

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Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads

Kumara, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella flatbreads.

These easy flatbread ‘pizzas’ give a healthy twist to the classic takeaway.

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Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter

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.

dukkah beetroot & kumara skewers

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Dukkah beetroot & kumara skewers

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!

Kaffir lime and red curry fish parcels

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Kaffir lime and red curry fish parcels

Kaffir lime and red curry fish parcels.

These delicious kaffir 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

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Kumara rösti with portobello mushrooms

Kumara rösti with portobello mushrooms.

If you’re looking for a light dinner, or simple starter, make this delicious kumara rösti, served with portobello mushrooms and lemon wedges.

moroccan sweet potato bake

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Moroccan sweet potato bake

Moroccan sweet potato bake.

These crispy Moroccan-style sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish.

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Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma

Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma

Serve this flavourful lam and kumara curry with rice and green beans to even out the cream content.

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