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

Homemade burgers with sweet potato wedges

Use lean mince and fresh chilli for a healthy and flavoursome patty and serve with paprika-spiced sweet potato chips

Sweet potato & spinach bake

If you’re after some substantial comfort food on a budget then this vegetarian bake is just the thing. Add lamb chops for the meat eaters

Sweet potato falafels with coleslaw

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Sesame halloumi parcels with sweet potato tahini mash & chopped herb salad

Use filo pastry to wrap salty Cypriot cheese with chilli, lemon and parsley, then serve with vibrant mash and an olive salad