Lentil & sweet potato curry

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Smoky sweet potato & bean cakes with citrus salad

These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

Sweet potato shepherd’s pie

Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic

Chimichurri steaks with sweet potato fries & onion rings

Try steak, chips and onion rings without the guilt with flash-fried minute steak and baked sweet potato chips

Sweet potato, coconut & chilli mash

Roast sweet potatoes whole then mash the smooth flesh with creamy coconut and tangy lime, coriander and spicy chilli

Sweet potato & pea puffs

These samosa-like puff pastry parcels filled with a spiced vegetarian mix are perfect for the freezer, so try making a batch

Chipotle hasselback sweet potatoes

Cover sweet potatoes in smoky chipotle paste and bake with lime and coriander for super-healthy and super-tasty side dish

Chicken & sweet potato curry

This Indian spice pot flavoured with korma paste is mild enough for kids- the sweet potato stretches it a little further

Turkey burgers with sweet potato chips

Turkey thigh mince is a lean but flavoursome meat- shape into patties with cheese and spring onions, and serve in healthier wholemeal buns

Oven-baked sweet potato fajitas

Vegetarians needn't miss out on the joy of tortilla wraps- we use peppers, onions and sweet potato topped with feta and soured cream

Salmon nuggets with sweet potato chips

Cut fish into chunky nuggets, coat in a crispy cornflake crumb and be sure to win over your crowd

Tandoori tilapia with spicy sweet potato mash & tomato salad

This Indian-influenced grilled fish supper packs in all of your five-a-day in one mildly spiced, light dish