Are you looking for some tasty sweet potato recipes that are vegetarian friendly? Well then you are in the right place! In this article we discuss all of our favorite vegetarian friendly sweet potato recipes. For each recipe, we provide additional information such as the level of effort and any common allergens that are used in the recipe to help you decide which vegetarian sweet potato recipe is best for you.
From our herby Mediterranean sweet potatoes with garlic feta to our decadent loaded sweet potato fries, there is something on this list for everyone.
How to choose the best sweet potato recipe for you
So how can you decide which one of these tasty vegetarian sweet potato recipes is right for you? Our goal in writing this article is to make sure that you have all the information you need to make this decision. For this reason, we provide each of the following data point for each of our vegetarian sweet potato recipes.
- Course. The first data point we give on each of our vegetarian-friendly sweet potato recipes is the course that the recipe is intended to be served for. This will help to narrow down the field for anyone who is specifically looking for, say, a side dish.
- Level of effort. The next data point we provide is the level of effort. Not all sweet potato recipes are created equal and some are easier to make than others. For each recipe, we provide the level of effort (relative to the average sweet potato recipe).
- Dietary restrictions. The third data point we provide about our vegetarian sweet potato recipes is related to food allergies and dietary restrictions. For each recipe, we provide information on whether the recipe contains common allergens like nuts, dairy, eggs, and gluten. We also provide information on whether each sweet potato recipe is vegan friendly in addition to being vegetarian friendly.
- Sweet or savory. The final data point we provide about each of our vegetarian sweet potato recipes is whether the recipe contains more sweet flavors or savory flavors. At the moment, most of these recipes lean into savory flavors. That being said, we plan to add more sweet vegetarian sweet potato recipes in the future.
Vegetarian sweet potato recipes
Mediterranean sweet potatoes with garlic feta dip
This recipe for Mediterranean sweet potatoes with garlic feta dip is perfect for days when you want to make a sweet potato side that feels fancy but does not take a lot of effort to make. These tasty hasselback sweet potatoes are coated with a Mediterranean-inspired garlic herb butter before they are cooked. After they are done cooking, these sweet potatoes are topped with a creamy garlic feta dip that is made with roasted garlic.
Course: side
Level of effort: medium low
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, vegetarian friendly, egg free, nut free
Sweet or savory: savory
Twice baked sweet potatoes
This recipe for twice baked sweet potatoes is made with creamy coconut milk, shallots, onions, and crushed pecans. The crushed pecans are coated in a blend of savory spices before they are added to the sweet potatoes. This recipe is perfect for anyone on a vegan diet who is looking for a savory side or a light lunch.
Course: side
Level of effort: medium low
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, vegetarian friendly, vegan friendly, egg free, dairy free
Sweet or savory: savory
Loaded sweet potatoes
These tasty loaded sweet potatoes are topped with spiced lentils and a tangy lime sour cream. That means they are perfect for vegetarians who are looking to get an extra dose of protein and fiber. This is a relatively low effort main course because most of the cooking time is very hands off.
Course: main, side
Level of effort: medium
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, vegetarian, egg free, nut free
Sweet or savory: savory
Loaded sweet potato fries
These tasty loaded sweet potatoes fries are topped with cheese, jalapeños, avocado, and a tangy lime sour cream. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a good sweet and spicy combo. We list this recipe as high effort because it is made with homemade sweet potato fries. However, the recipe is fairly easy to make if you decide to use store bought sweet potato fries rather than homemade sweet potato fries.
Course: appetizer, main
Level of effort: high
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, vegetarian, egg free, nut free
Sweet or savory: savory
White bean feta bowls with roasted sweet potatoes
These healthy white bean feta bowls are made with spiced white beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy harissa feta dip. This recipe is perfect for anyone who is looking for a simple vegetarian grain bowl that has a good balance of protein, fiber, and veggies.
Course: main
Level of effort: medium
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, vegetarian, egg free, nut free
Sweet or savory: savory
