Despite their similar appearance, the sweet potato is actually only distantly related to the common potato. Also, though there are differences between a sweet potato and a true yam; the yams and sweet potatoes that are commonly available in the US are technically all sweet potatoes, regardless of how they are labeled!
Storage Tips
Store sweet potatoes in a dark, dry, cool place. Use within one week if stored at room temperature. If refrigerated, their natural sugars will turn to starch and ruin the flavor.
Nutrition
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese. In fact, one medium sweet potato contains a whopping 438% of the recommended daily value of vitamin A! (See more sweet potato nutrition facts on Self.com.)
Seasonality
Jan, Feb, Mar,
Recipes
Amy’s Autumn Curry
Caramelized Sweet Potato, Garlic, and Rosemary Macaroni & Cheese
Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa and Greens
Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Curried White Bean and Kale Soup
Garlic & Chive Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Basil Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Jamaican-Style Calaloo
Jeff’s Famous Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Kale & Sweet Potato Soup
Kale and Sweet Potato Soup with Cumin and Lemon
Lentil Soup with Carrots, Turnips, and Kale
Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger Citrus Vinaigrette
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Parmesan Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Beets ‘n’ Sweets
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Sweet Potato Pie
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Black Beans and Chili Dressing
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Marjoram
Roasted Yam and Kale Salad
Root Vegetable and Black Bean Chili
Root Vegetables Roasted with Sausage
Rustic Vegetable-Beet Soup
Shepherds Pie With Sweet Potatoes
Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Smashed Banana and Sweet Potatoes
Spanish Sweet Potato Tortilla with Salsa Verde
Spiced Sweet Potato Chips
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Beans and Greens
Sweet & Spicy Black Bean Soup
Sweet Morning Potato
Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt
Sweet Potato Bisque with Shiitake Mushrooms
Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Kale Skillet
Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet Potato Caramel
Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Sweet Potato Crisps
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries with Fried Sage
Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet Potato Latkes
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Sweet Potato Ravioli
Sweet Potato Souffle
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Braising Greens
Tempeh and Sweet Potato Hash
Thanksgiving Leftovers Pocket Pies
Trusted Roasted Root Vegetable Recipe
Vegan Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili
West Indian Beef Curry with Calaloo