sweet potatoes Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/sweet-potatoes/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:24:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png sweet potatoes Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/sweet-potatoes/ 32 32 Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries https://wholefully.com/crispy-sweet-potato-fries-baked/ https://wholefully.com/crispy-sweet-potato-fries-baked/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:24:47 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49090 There is nothing worse than soggy, floppy, limp sweet potato fries. And that’s exactly the result I got the first few times I tried to make sweet potato fries in the oven. I was trying to replicate the crispy, dippable, deep-fried sweet potato fries I had recently eaten from a local restaurant, and I was sorely disappointed with what came out of my oven! So I took it as my personal charge to perfect making crispy sweet potato fries in the oven. I tested different pan types. I tested different pan coverings. I tested different size fries. I tested different temperatures. I tested when to add the salt. I tested soaking versus not soaking. I tested different mix-ins. And I finally landed on the no-fail, perfect-every-time formula for crispy baked sweet potato fries! We make these crispy fries in our house at least once a week, and everyone in the fam gobbles them happily. Baked fries sit on a baking sheet next to a small ramekin of dipping sauce.

First up, let’s talk about the problem: Why do sweet potato fries get so soggy in the oven?

A lot of us think of sweet potatoes as just a sweeter, more orange version of regular potatoes, but in fact, they are a completely different vegetable with completely different composition. Because of that, sweet potatoes just don’t behave the same way regular potatoes do when baked. Regular potatoes have a much lower water content, meaning they can crisp up nicely in the oven. When you pop sweet potatoes in the oven, that higher water content tends to steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting and caramelizing them. You know what steamed sweet potatoes are? They are soggy, floppy, and way too soft to dip in ketchup! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/crispy-sweet-potato-fries-baked/feed/ 1 Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter https://wholefully.com/brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes-6/ https://wholefully.com/brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes-6/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:40:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=24923 Brown butter adds a touch of nuttiness to sweet potatoes. And that pairing makes for very tasty Mashed Sweet Potatoes—in only 4 ingredients! Might I suggest a different way to serve sweet potatoes this Turkey Day? Skip the mashed white potatoes. Skip the sweet potato casserole. And instead, knock out two birds with one delicious stone, and make yourself a beautiful bowl of mashed sweet potatoes! Easy, delicious, and still super festive. Mashed sweet potatoes with brown butter and vanilla is not just a side dish; it's a comforting and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This delightful combination elevates the humble sweet potato to a whole new level. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes-6/feed/ 9 Thanksgiving Dinner for Two (One Sheet Pan!) https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-paleo-thanksgiving-dinner/ https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-paleo-thanksgiving-dinner/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:47:10 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=37310 Don’t let the size of this Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two fool you. It has all the flavors and dishes you love at Thanksgiving.
Hands holding a plate of Thanksgiving food - turkey, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower rice pilaf
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Thanksgiving is often associated with grand family feasts, but celebrating with just two people can be equally heartwarming. A Thanksgiving dinner for two might not have the hustle and bustle, but it's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a cozy, stress-free holiday. For your duo dinner, you can still indulge in the classics. Roast a small turkey breast, seasoned to perfection. Serve your turkey with some candied sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower rice pilaf—all made on a single sheet pan! While that's roasting away, you can mix up a small batch of cranberry sauce and some simple turkey gravy. Bada bing, bada boom—Thanksgiving dinner for two and the smallest sink of dishes that Turkey Day has ever seen! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-paleo-thanksgiving-dinner/feed/ 4 Citrus Rosemary Chicken with Vegetables https://wholefully.com/rosemary-citrus-chicken-with-fall-vegetables/ https://wholefully.com/rosemary-citrus-chicken-with-fall-vegetables/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 06:30:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=8606 Citrus and rosemary are a fresh, fragrant flavor combination for chicken thighs. This rosemary chicken is suitable for both weeknights & dinner parties!
Top view of a lemon chicken skillet family dinner with four chicken thighs on top of a bed of fall veggies in an enameled cast iron skillet.
Golden brown chicken skin and bright citrus flavors mingled with the earthy goodness of fresh rosemary—these Rosemary Citrus Chicken Thighs are served alongside roasted potatoes for a decadent spin on a classic country meal. This simple meal is decadent enough to be used for special occasions like dinner parties while being easy enough to make it a staple for weeknight meals. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/rosemary-citrus-chicken-with-fall-vegetables/feed/ 9 How to Make Sweet Potato Pie https://wholefully.com/coconut-sweet-potato-pie/ https://wholefully.com/coconut-sweet-potato-pie/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:07 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=20809 Let's learn how to make sweet potato pie—it's a breeze to make and full of fall flavor. This pie should take center stage at your holiday table! Overhead of a slice of sweet potato pie on a stack of plates with a fork. I know pumpkin pie is all the rage around Thanksgiving, but if I had my druthers, Sweet Potato Pie would take top billing on the holiest of pie holidays. Not only do I think sweet potato pie has a more interesting flavor, but I also find baking a sweet potato pie to be so much simpler than a pumpkin pie! If you’ve ever had a pumpkin pie fail to set up on you with two dozen of your closest relatives in the next room, you know the woes that pumpkin pies can bring. Thanks to the thicker and denser sweet potato, this pie is almost foolproof. Team sweet potato pie forever! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/coconut-sweet-potato-pie/feed/ 18 Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-casserole/ https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-casserole/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:14 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=64929 Sweet potatoes have a natural sweetness that is the perfect compliment to a savory Thanksgiving meal. This easy sweet potato casserole recipe is also a great side dish for ham or chicken. Overhead of a Thanksgiving casserole with a spoonful scooped out showing the filling beneath the topping.   When it comes to Thanksgiving side dishes, there are some that are classics that beg to have a place on your dining room table—and this easy sweet potato casserole is one of them! With a sweet, creamy filling and a crunchy, nutty topping, it has the perfect flavor to compliment any Thanksgiving meal. Try serving it with your turkey, ham, or chicken dinner and see why this classic recipe has been handed down over several generations. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-casserole/feed/ 0 Perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-sweet-potatoes/ https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-sweet-potatoes/#respond Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:15 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63922 With an Instant Pot, sweet potatoes are ready in 15 minutes. Use your pressure cooker to make tender sweet potatoes that are perfect as a side dish or for stuffing. A tender baked sweet potato split down the center with a pat of butter and chopped chives sits on a parchment lined serving board. Sweet potatoes are a delicious addition to a variety of meals. They’re loaded with nutrients and have a sweetness that regular spuds lack. However, cooking sweet potatoes in the oven can be a bit time-consuming, which is why I love these Instant Pot sweet potatoes! They’re quick, simple, and bursting with flavor. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 0 Meal Prep Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups: 4 Recipes to Try! https://wholefully.com/egg-cups/ https://wholefully.com/egg-cups/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:19 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=32191 I know you guys love Overnight Oats when it comes to meal prep breakfasts (and I really like them, too), but my absolute favorite meal prep breakfast? EGG CUPS! AKA: egg muffins, baked eggs, or egg muffin cups. These grab-and-go bite-sized breakfast muffins are easy to make, packed full of nutrition and flavor, and totally customizable—we’re giving you four flavors to try out in this post, but you can let your imagination run wild! I'm sure part of that is the reason that I love egg muffin cups so much is that we have our own roving flock of chickens to provide the main ingredient, but a big part is that I'm a 100% savory breakfast kinda gal. I’ll reach for eggs and sausage over pancakes and syrup every single time. There is just so much robust flavor in the savory breakfast world—and these egg muffins explore that with flavors like Turkey Spinach, Sweet Potato Chive, Ham and Cheddar, and Caprese! Four varieties of egg cups are uncooked in a muffin tin.

How do you make baked egg muffins?

Meal prepping egg cups is as simple as spraying a muffin tin with cooking spray (or using silicone baking cups), and then layering the ingredients in the recipe in each cup. Then you bake it in 350°F oven until you reach the desired egg yolk consistency (10-12 minutes for a soft yolk, 12-15 minutes for a hard yolk). All of these egg muffin flavors bake for the same amount of time, so you can mix and match flavors in the same batch without any troubles.

Why should you make breakfast egg cups?

I like making these egg cups because they make breakfast (and snacks!) just so super simple! They take just a few minutes to prep and cook, and then you have easy grab-and-go breakfast all week long. And if you’re someone like me who prefers savory foods in the morning, this is a great alternative to classic meal prep breakfasts like overnight oats. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/egg-cups/feed/ 12 Sloppy Joes Stuffed Sweet Potatoes https://wholefully.com/sloppy-joes-stuffed-baked-sweet-potatoes/ https://wholefully.com/sloppy-joes-stuffed-baked-sweet-potatoes/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:09 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49774 There are few things in life I love as much as reliving food from my childhood. And it feels like my childhood was filled with a whole bunch of Sloppy Joes! With two working parents, our Sloppy Joes were a weeknight meal made quick, thanks to a pound of ground beef and sauce from a can. As I got older and started experimenting in my own kitchen, I worked out my very own version of that tasty Sloppy Joes sauce. My Lentil Sloppy Joes have been a staple in our house for years, but when a health care professional suggested I cut out added sugar to treat an illness, out went my standard recipe, and into the kitchen I went to start experimenting! And this no-sugar-added Sloppy Joes recipe was born. It’s just as sweet, tangy, and rich as the original version (or the Sloppy Joes sauce you love from the can), but it’s made with paleo- and Whole30-friendly ingredients! Sweet potato stuffed with a beef sauce on a plate, with sliced pickles on the side.

How do you make healthy Sloppy Joes?

The key to truly nourishing Sloppy Joes is to start with all whole food ingredients to make the sauce. It sounds tricky, but I promise this isn’t a long process! In fact, you make the entire sauce in under a minute in your blender. Into the blender goes:
  • Medjool dates
  • Water
  • Tomato paste
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Coconut aminos (a grain-free and soy-free alternative to soy sauce)
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic
  • Sea salt
Once those goodies take a trip in the blender, they become a velvety smooth sauce that you pour over a mixture of sautéed ground beef, bell pepper, onions, and garlic. The sauce bubbles away until thick and rich. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sloppy-joes-stuffed-baked-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 0 Four Sweet Potato Toast Ideas You Can Meal Prep https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-toast/ https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-toast/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:49 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=38263 I’m low-key obsessed with sweet potato toast, friends. If you’ve never heard of it before, sweet potato toast isn’t some new fancy sweet potato-infused bread you get at your local natural foods store—it’s literally just cooked planks of sweet potatoes that you use in place of bread in your favorite toast combinations. It’s so beautifully simple, and it adds so much awesome flavor, texture, and nutrition to your daily dose of avocado toast. And if you happen to struggle to digest grains, it’s a wonderful gluten-free, grain-free alternative to sandwich bread. Four types of sweet potato arranged on a white background Most sweet potato toast recipes will tell you to simply slice your sweet potatoes into planks, and then plop them in the toaster for a few rounds. I have to tell you, I have never had success with this method. I don’t know what kind of magic toaster people have that I don’t, but using this method always gives me toast that is burnt and crispy on the edges and uncooked in the middle. And it takes FOR-EVER. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sweet-potato-toast/feed/ 1