15 Plant-Based Spicy Sweet Potato Recipes

Just like regular potatoes, sweet potatoes shine when paired with spicy ingredients. Of course, sweet potatoes tend to work better in desserts because of their natural sweetness, but they go amazingly with spicy foods too. From tacos to burgers to pizza, sweet potatoes work with a variety of spicy foods. Enjoy!

1. Spicy Sweet Potato Rosti: Swiss Potato Fritter

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Rosti, also called roschti, is originally a Swiss breakfast dish made from mildly seasoned grated potatoes that are pan-fried as a large pancake or fritter. These Spicy Sweet Potato Rosti by Tina Dawson are inspired by the original but they’re made with sweet potatoes and seasoned with ginger, curry leaves with added onions, and bell peppers. Packed with flavor, these make amazing breakfast or brunch items, as well as appetizers. They absolutely have to be tried with vegan sour cream.

2. Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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These Spicy Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos by Laura Nockett are a delicious weeknight meal that can be easily meal prepped in advance.

3. Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

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Who doesn’t love fries? These Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges by Stefani Weiss are a healthier alternative to classic french fries, but they don’t skimp on flavor. They’re soft on the inside but crispy on the outside, perfectly spicy, and all in all amazing!

4. Korean Spicy Sweet Potato Falafel Tacos With Kimchi

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These Spicy Tacos by Maikki Vasala combine Korean flavors with Mediterranean falafels and Mexican tacos … this is the most culturally diverse meal you’ll ever have! And it’s pretty darn delicious, too.

5. Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burger

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This Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burger by Silvia Ribas is packed with flavor from carefully selected spices such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Adjust spiciness to taste and create an awesome dining experience by topping with your choice of salad, tomato, onion, and avocado. Need another reason to try? These burgers freeze really well, so be sure to make a double batch to enjoy later on.

6. Spicy Sweet Potato Pizza

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This Spicy Sweet Potato Pizza by Florian Nouh combines fierce spiciness with nutrient-packed sweetness. It’s made with mashed sweet potatoes, black beans, hot chili powder, and a homemade vegan cheese sauce. If you want to balance out the spiciness, drizzle the pizza with the homemade cheese sauce.

7. Spicy Almond Butter Sweet Potato Noodles

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These Spicy Almond Butter Sweet Potato Noodles by Lauren Kirchmaier are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, and leftovers heat up well for a warm lunch.

8. Chinese Sweet Potato Steamed Buns With Spicy Surinamese Filling

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These soft, tender Sweet Potato Buns by Anarki “AJ” Tjon Affo pay homage to both Creole and Chinese cuisine by infusing the concept of steamed buns with a filling inspired by Surinamese cooking. The filling is made with celery leaves and adjuma peppers, two common ingredients in Surinamese cuisine, and is enveloped in a tender sweet potato dough. Adding sweet potato to the dough makes the dough a little sweet and adds a nice, golden color to the buns, along with a pinch of turmeric.

9. Spicy Sweet Potato Falafel

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These Spicy Sweet Potato Falafel by Jess Hoffman are light and soft and make the perfect lunch, snack, or dinner! They’re also oil-free and loaded with protein! They’re blended together using a food processor, so you don’t have to spend time fussing over chopping ingredients and they pair perfectly with just about anything. So, throw them on a pile of your favorite veggies and enjoy!

10. Sweet and Spicy Tamale Stuffed With Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Peppers

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These Sweet and Spicy Vegan Tamales by Amanda Nicole Smith are topped with salsa and stuffed with sweet potato, butternut squash, bell pepper, spicy poblanos, onion, and garlic — yum! A tamale is basically steamed corn dough stuffed with flavorful filling and all wrapped up in some kind of husk. You cook the filling first, then prepare the dough, assemble the tamales, and steam to cook. There are many different ways to make tamales, but no matter how different our recipes are, we can all probably agree on one thing … the best way to make tamales is with friends and family! That way everyone can pitch in, sharing laughs and good food along the way!

11. Spicy Fried Toffee Sweet Potatoes

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Play up the naturally juicy and sweet flavor of sweet potatoes with this recipe. In it, sweet potatoes are cut into thick slices, tossed in a thick caramel-like toffee sauce, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds for some added texture. These Spicy Fried Toffee Sweet Potatoes by Kate Ramos are the perfect complement to an otherwise savory dinner.

12. Spicy Chorizo Grit Cakes With Sweet Potato

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These Spicy Chorizo Grit Cakes With Sweet Potato by Jennifer Harmon are the perfect way to kick off your weekend. It’s hot, but not too hot — it all depends on how much hot sauce you add. Spicy chorizo is balanced by the crispy, salty grit cakes, creamy avocado chunks, and a side of savory, sweet potato, giving new meaning to the phrase “soul food.”

13. Spicy Tempeh-Bacon Sweet Potato Hash

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This Spicy Tempeh-Bacon Sweet Potato Hash by Steph McKercher is a great way to liven up your breakfast routine. Its spicy flavors are the perfect accompaniment to tofu scrambles and omelets. It’s savory, a little spicy, super filling, and it can be completely customized! Throw in your favorite vegetables and make breakfast exciting again.

14. Sriracha Sweet Potato Chips

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Crispy, zesty, and just the right amount of spicy – these Sriracha Sweet Potato Chips by Annessia Maillet & Beth DeCarlo are delicious! In this recipe, sweet potato is sliced into thin rounds, doused in coconut oil, drizzled in Sriracha, and then finally baked until crispy. Make a big batch, these are gonna go fast.

15. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Peanut Stew

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This Sweet Potato and Chickpea Peanut Stew by Carol Clayton has a rich, satisfying texture, is savory with a hint of sweetness, and can be made as spicy as you like it. Protein-rich and nutrient-dense, it will please all eaters around your table.

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