Indian Inspired Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Indian Inspired Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes; ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium fresh green chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅓ cup filtered water; 3 tablespoons cream cheese, diced; 2 teaspoons fresh chives, diced and divided; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup frozen peas, slightly thawed; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes
¼ teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium fresh green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, grated
1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup filtered water
3 tablespoons cream cheese, diced
2 teaspoons fresh chives, diced and divided
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup frozen peas, slightly thawed
salt and pepper

1
Bake sweet potatoes until tender to a fork pierce, ~1 hours @400 degrees.
2
Prepare vegetables while potatoes bake.
3
Heat oil in medium sized saucepan with a cover.
4
Swirl to cover bottom.
5
Add onions and saute ~2-3 minutes.
6
Add all the peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin and cinnamon.
7
Saute until fragrant.
8
Add water, stir, cover and simmer until peppers are softened, ~3-5 minutes.
9
Add cheese.
10
Remove from heat, stirring until cheese is melted.
11
Cover and set aside.
12
When potatoes are done and still very warm, cut lengthwise and scoop out out flesh leaving enough to keep the shell shape.
13
Mash the potatoes into the veggie mix.
14
Add half the chives, lemon juice, peas and any salt and pepper you wish to use.
15
Stir into mix.
16
Fill the four shells and put into a oil sprayed baking dish.
17
Cover lightly with foil and bake ~15 minutes @350 degrees.
18
Sprinkle with rest of chives before serving.

253

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes, ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Indian Inspired Sweet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Inspired Sweet Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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