Dinner ideas
5 easy dinners with sweet potatoes
Roast sweet potatoes with beans, simmer them in curry, fold them into tacos, pair them with lentils or turn them into a quick skillet hash.
sweet-potatoes
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Buying guides
How to choose sweet potatoes with a dry, firm centre
Look for a firm sweet potato with tight skin, a clean stem end and weight that feels substantial for its size. Reject soft patches before they reach the tray.
Cooking technique
Why sweet potatoes burn before they crisp
Sweet potatoes are soft and sweet by nature. A hot, crowded tray or an early sugary coating makes the outside darken before the centre has finished cooking.
Storage and keeping
How to store sweet potatoes without chilling them
Sweet potatoes keep best in a cool dry cupboard with air around them. Do not wash them before storing, and inspect the ends before cooking.