3 Budget-Friendly Sweet Potato Dinners (MM#39)
Sweet potatoes are actually incredibly versatile, but they tend to get stuck in a holiday-only rut. Most of the time, they show up covered in brown sugar or topped with marshmallows, then disappear until the next big holiday gathering. But sweet potatoes can be so much more than a side dish served once or twice a year.
This week we are sharing three easy dinners that use sweet potatoes in three completely different ways. You will see them cubed and microwaved for a taco bowl, simmered into a cozy chicken noodle soup, and roasted until tender for quesadilla night.
Even better, this entire mini menu only required 15 items and the total came out to just $23.41. Simple ingredients, practical meals, and a fresh way to put sweet potatoes on your dinner table any night of the week.
Grocery Items Needed for the Mini Menu
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Taco Sweet Potato Bowl
Tender cubed sweet potatoes make a hearty base for seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and corn in this easy taco-style bowl. You can swap ground beef for turkey, use pinto beans instead of black beans, or keep the toppings simple with just cheese to fit what you already have.
Sweet Potato Chicken Noodle Soup
This cozy twist on classic chicken noodle soup uses sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for a little extra flavor and color. If you are short on shredded chicken, add a few extra noodles or vegetables to stretch it, or swap egg noodles for any small pasta you have in the pantry.
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas & Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Crispy BBQ chicken quesadillas pair perfectly with air-fried sweet potatoes and simple broccoli for a complete, no-fuss dinner plate. You can use mozzarella or Colby Jack instead of cheddar, brush the tortillas lightly with butter for extra crispiness, or roast the sweet potatoes in the oven if you do not have an air fryer.
Free Printable Grocery List & Recipes
Here is a 1-page cheat sheet that includes the grocery list as well as all the recipes you need to make this budget mini menu work!
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