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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player From hearty mains to savory sides, embrace the flavors of sweet potatoes with these anti-inflammatory recipes. Sweet potatoes are packed with antioxidants, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, which can help support an anti-inflammatory eating pattern when paired with whole grains, proteins like fatty fish and nourishing vegetables. Recipes like our Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans and our Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon and Vegetables are healthy and flavorful meals that will become staples in your kitchen for years to come. 01 of 21 Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans Jacob Fox Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes and shallots, black beans, quinoa, feta and pepitas, this salad makes for a satisfying meatless meal. Not only does massaging the kale tenderize it, it also helps the greens absorb more of the bright dressing. View Recipe 02 of 21 Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Rice Bowl In this riff on a healthy grain bowl recipe, we use cauliflower rice instead of another whole grain like brown rice to cut back on carbs and load up on veggie servings. A simple citrusy drizzle, inspired by Cuban mojo sauce, finishes these vegan rice bowls, perfect for lunch or dinner. View Recipe 03 of 21 Veggie Burger Hash This vegetarian riff on corned beef hash uses frozen black bean veggie burgers for an easy, healthy dinner recipe. Some frozen veggie burgers have a firmer texture than others--the softer ones will crumble more when you mix them into the vegetables. Both taste delicious! View Recipe 04 of 21 Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon & Vegetables The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking. The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp. If you like your green beans tenderer, look for thinner beans or haricot verts in the grocery store; they'll cook more quickly. This sheet-pan dinner recipe is not only delicious--it also comes together with just 25 minutes of active prep time, and there's only one pan to clean up afterwards! View Recipe 05 of 21 California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries Inspired by an option at the West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger, this turkey burger recipe keeps the carbs in check with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. The side of sweet potato fries bakes while you prep the burgers, so this entire healthy dinner is ready in under 30 minutes. View Recipe 06 of 21 Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili This healthy turkey chili has a nice balance of flavors thanks to sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle chiles. We like to garnish it with creamy avocado, but melted cheese, chopped scallion and a dollop of sour cream will work well too. View Recipe 07 of 21 Sweet Potato Carbonara with Kale In this healthy carbonara recipe, “spiralized” sweet potato noodles take the place of traditional pasta. Kale is added for fiber, flavor and crunch, but any dark leafy green, such as spinach, chard or collards, would also be a nice addition. View Recipe 08 of 21 Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls Dominic Perri Harissa adds Moroccan flavor to this healthy grain bowl recipe without needing a long list of ingredients. Just 5 ingredients is all you need to get dinner (or a packable lunch) on the table in under an hour! View Recipe 09 of 21 Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall The vibrant combo of cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime—inspired by Mexican street corn—makes this salmon sheet-pan dinner burst with flavor. View Recipe 10 of 21 Quick Pepperpot Soup Jamaican pepperpot soup is usually a long-simmered preparation made with tough cuts of meat and vegetables. This version uses quick-cooking sirloin instead to get it on the table fast. If you're not a fan of beef, try the soup with shrimp instead. View Recipe 11 of 21 Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers These vegan sweet potato-black bean burgers spiced with curry powder are easy to make. Blending the mixture with your hands gives you a soft, uniform texture then the outside gets crispy by cooking in a cast-iron pan. To make this recipe gluten-free too, use gluten-free oats and serve the patty in a lettuce wrap, omitting the bun. View Recipe 12 of 21 Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing These hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes). View Recipe 13 of 21 Sweet Potato Carbonara with Spinach & Mushrooms Loaded with veggies, this spiralized sweet potato vegetable noodles recipe--our healthy take on a traditional carbonara recipe--achieves superfood status with the addition of spinach and mushrooms. Look for large, straight sweet potatoes to make the longest veggie noodles. View Recipe 14 of 21 Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Avocado Precooked quinoa helps keep this healthy salad recipe quick and simple. Loaded with black beans, kale and avocado, this recipe is as filling as it is nutritious. You can also make the sweet potatoes and dressing ahead. View Recipe 15 of 21 Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Casserole This protein-loaded chicken and sweet potato casserole dish is made with multicolored quinoa, a blend of white, red and black varieties, but any color will work. View Recipe 16 of 21 Vegan Grain Bowl This easy grain bowl has so much to love--sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing. Make the full recipe on the weekend and pack into individual serving containers for ready-to-go lunches for work all week. View Recipe 17 of 21 Green Chicken Curry If you're looking for a basic green Thai chicken curry recipe, start here. Green is the hottest type of curry paste; to take this chicken recipe down a notch, try red Thai curry paste (considered “medium” heat) or mild yellow curry paste. If you have a shellfish allergy, compare curry paste ingredient lists--some brands contain shrimp and some don't. View Recipe 18 of 21 Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash Quick and easy hashes are fabulous one-pot meals for those nights when getting dinner on the table fast is a priority. View Recipe 19 of 21 Tuna & Avocado Sweet Potato Toast Skip the bread and eat more vegetables! This healthy sweet potato toast recipe has a bit of Asian inspiration with pickled ginger, nori and sesame seeds. Enjoy with a cup of matcha green tea. View Recipe 20 of 21 Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato Healthy chicken and sweet potato recipes are always a delicious and reliable choice for dinner. This low-calorie sheet-pan meal combines chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and cooks up fast in a very hot oven. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese. View Recipe 21 of 21 Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Wedges and Brussels Sprouts This easy sheet-pan recipe brings together many fall favorites into a hearty dinner. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit