14 Hearty, Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes Full of Protein, Fiber, and Everything In Between

The sweet potato may be starchy and heavier on the carbs than other veggies, but it’s also full of good-for-you nutrients like vitamins A and C, fiber, manganese, and potassium. Because sweet potatoes are so substantial and full of goodness, they are a no-brainer ingredient for healthy, hearty meals – perfect during colder weather. From…

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

This classic English staple, which is often loaded with calories, fat and sodium, gets a makeover by swapping out the ground beef for protein-rich lentils and tasty broccoli. Like all legumes, lentils are high in protein and fiber. The insoluble fiber found in lentils improves digestion, therefore helping to reduce the risk for diverticulosis, a…

You Won't Miss the Marshmallows in These Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Despite tasting more like dessert, sweet potato casserole perseveres as a staple of the classic Thanksgiving meal. And while marshmallows can liven up a cup of cocoa, all they do to this root veggie is weigh it down in sugar and hard-to-pronounce ingredients. When it comes to meals that are healthful and taste good, simpler…