Sweetpotato Lunch Ideas
We typically think of our veggies as complements to dinners, where we usually serve a protein with a starch and vegetable. But, why not include these superfoods into your lunch? The bonus here is that it can also help you think about and incorporate some meal prepping for the week (see these tips for meal prep). While most of us want to meal prep, we may not have any idea where to start.
We recommend picking out some of the below recipes and aiming to make 1-2 a week. If you’re feeling up to it, double the serving so it will last you longer. Many recipes are freezer friendly.
Here are some of our favorite, easy recipe and non-recipes ideas for including sweetpotatoes into your lunch. Aside from just throwing them on your salad (which is an easy way to enjoy them), we have some other ideas too!
Soups
Sweetpotatoes are very cozy and comforting, which makes them a great addition to soup. In the cooler months, pairing soup with a half or full sandwich is a great lunch idea!
Salads
From vegetable to fruit salads, sweetpotatoes can be both a savory and sweet addition, not to mention they add a boost of color and antioxidants! Add diced and roasted sweetpotatoes to just about any vegetable bowl or salad, from grain salads to leafy greens and more.
Bonus: Many salads are easy to make in bulk for the week ahead!
Sheetpan Meals
While sheetpan meals may sound like a lot of work, they are very quick, easy and efficient. Since the meal cooks on one sheetpan, it’s easy to clean up. It’s a great family-friendly meal, where leftovers can be served for lunch as well.
You can add diced sweetpotatoes or sweetpotato fries to many meals you’re cooking in the oven, such as chicken, pork, beef, fish and more.
Skillet Meals
Like sheetpan meals, skillet recipes are usually easy and quick, with less cleanup. These are great options for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
- Tex Mex Sweetpotato Beef Skillet
- Skillet Sweetpotato Nachos
- Sweetpotato Skillet Brownies – for your sweet tooth!
Burgers
While a juicy burger can be satisfying, why not add some sweetpotatoes in there for a fun new flavor twist? We love these ideas, or come up with your own!
Pasta
Adding sweetpotatoes to your favorite pasta is a fantastic lunch option, for pastas and lasagna!
