Carbs are a runner’s best friend. But there are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ carbs. Bad carbs are high in refined sugar, causing sugar crash fatigue, which is no good, especially if you are a long distance runner. An example of a ‘good’ carb for running are sweet potatoes and they should really be one of the staple foods for running.
Sweet potatoes are both healthy carbs and posses healing properties! I prefer sweet potatoes over regular potatoes because they simply taste better. But, sweet potatoes are also more nourishing than regular potatoes, too.
Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, potassium and vitamin C, a trio of healthy compounds that improve adrenal gland function, revving your energy levels, helping you feel more up-beat and in the mood to run. So, if you are a fan of this flavorful potato like I am, here are super easy ways to cook sweet potatoes.
Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes
There’s no easier way to cook sweet potatoes than with the recipes I have listed below. They also make for a tasty muffin! Have fun and get cookin!
Sweet lemon potato chicken and kale via Cook Pad
Ground turkey sweet potato skillet via Primavera Kitchen
Sweet potato alfredo via Peas and Crayons
Perfect mashed sweet potatoes via Andie Mitchell
Baked sweet potato fried with avocado dipping sauce via Live Eat Learn
Honey cinnamon sweet potatoes via Rasa Malayasia
Flourless spinach quiche with sweet potato crust via Sweet as Honey
2 Ingredient sweet potato pancake via Pioneer Settler
Roasted Brussels sprouts, cinnamon, butternut squash with pecans and cranberries via Julia’s Album
Sweet potatoes banana bites via The Lean Green Bean
Sweet potato nacho via Slim Sanity
Ground turkey sweet potato stuffed peppers via Primavera Kitchen
Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes via Little Bits Of
Sweet potato broccoli chicken bake via Simply Nourished Recipes
Sweet potato kale and shrimp skillet via Primavera Kitchen
Spiced-honey glazed chicken and sweet potato kebabs via Little Broken
Crock-pot sweet potato and black bean quinoa chili via Simply Qunioa
Healthy baked sweet potato chips via A Spicy Perspective
Sweet potato muffins with flax topping via Good in the Simple
Paleo turkey sweet potato chili via Kalyn’s Kitchen
Gluten-free sweet potato waffles via To Live & Diet in LA
Chicken, apple, sweet potato and Brussels sprouts skillet via Well Plated
Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free healthy flourless sweet potato muffins via The Big Mans World
Maples glazed chicken with sweet potato via The BHG
Healthy BBQ chicken on sweet potato pizza crust via The Soccer Mom Blog
Healthy black bean sweet potato burgers via Two Raspberries
Smokey sweet potato humus via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Sweet potato protein brownies via Fit Men Cook
Sweet potato lasagna via As Sweet As Pie Chef
Melting sweet potatoes via Dessert for Two
Melting sweet potato with pecan-maple sauce via Dessert for Two
Chili lime chicken and sweet potato skillet via Sweet Peas and Saffrom
Coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes via Eating Bird Food
Asparagus sweet potato chicken skillet via Primavera Kitchen
Zucchini sweet potato fitters via Becomingness
Spicy baked sweet potato wedges via Le Creme Da La Crumb
Maple glazed salmon with sweet potatoes and broccoli via My Recipe Magic
Sweet potato toast – 3 Ideas via Little Bits Of
Healthy sweet potato casserole vegan and gluten-free via Well Plated
Cinnamon vanilla sweet potato bites via He & She Eat Clean
Baked egg-stuffed sweet potatoes via Running with Spoons
Honey cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes via The Food Network
Warm quinoa sweet potato kale salad via Not Enough Cinnamon
Spicy roasted sweet potato kale salad via A Saucy Kitchen
Coconut curry with sweet potato noodles via Food Faith Fitness
3-ingredient flourless blonde sweet potato brownies via The Big Man’s World
Sweet potato noodles with veggies and avocado via Canadian Running Magazine
Sweet potato noodles with kale via West Bridgeford Wire
Coconut curry meatballs with sweet potato noodles via The Fitnessista
Soy-glazed sweet potatoes via Eating Well
Twice-roasted sweet potato with hot honey via bon appetit
Pesto orzo with sweet potatoes via Honest Cooking
Black beans with sweet potato via News Times
Sweet potato kebabs with mango bbq sauce via The Spendid Table
Creamy spinach sweet potato noodles with cashew sauce via Pinch of Yum
Roasted sweet potato and carrot soup via BBC Good Food
Sweet potato and cauliflower mash via the Fit Fork
Sweet potato chocolate tahini fudge via One Green Planet
Sweet potato and tuna salad (no mayo) via Eating Bird Food
5-ingredient slow-cooker chicken and sweet potato via The Food Network
Arugula sweet potato salad via NJJN
Sweet potato, kale quesadillas via A Beautiful Mess
I’m always adding new recipe ideas to the list, so be sure to check back for new sweet potato dinner ideas.
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