Subtly sweet, simple and healthy—what’s not to love about sweet potatoes? In this list, we’ve compiled quick and easy side dishes that come together in just 15 minutes of active time or less. So, if you’re looking for an easy recipe that highlights this delicious root vegetable, look no further than these recipes—from our Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Citrus-Maple Glaze to our Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

These baked sweet potatoes with marshmallows strike the perfect balance between savory and sweet, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite at holiday gatherings. This no-fuss recipe nods to classic sweet potato casserole and adds a festive touch to any Thanksgiving table. If you’re feeding it to a crowd, it easily doubles.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Citrus-Maple Glaze

These roasted sweet potatoes with citrus-maple glaze are a vibrant and flavorful addition to any meal. The natural sweetness of roasted potatoes is complemented by a tangy citrus-maple glaze, creating the ideal balance of flavors. Whether served alongside a holiday feast or part of a casual weeknight meal, this dish is versatile enough to fit in perfectly.

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Roasted Garlic-Butter Sweet Potatoes

Roasting a whole head of garlic brings out its sweetness and mellows its pungency, creating a smooth, caramelized paste that blends beautifully with melted butter. When tossed with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, the result is a delicious side dish that’s easy to prepare and pairs with almost everything. You can even add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor profile.

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Cumin-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These simple roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with fragrant spices, lime zest and juice. Serve them with roasted pork, chicken or steak for a quick weeknight meal. When roasting sweet potatoes, we like to space them out as much as we can to help them crisp up, which is why the potatoes are divided into 2 pans.

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3-Ingredient Maple Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This easy side is sweet and smoky, thanks to the combination of maple syrup and adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chile peppers. If you have leftover chipotles, freeze them along with the adobo sauce in an ice cube tray and then thaw out a cube as needed. If you love the flavor of chipotles and want to take the heat up a notch, you can chop a chile and toss the roasted potatoes with it right before serving.

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The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This healthy mashed sweet potato recipe has just 5 ingredients and is dinner-ready in 20 minutes. Using sweet potatoes for this classic side dish adds color to your plate along with a little sweetness and a boost of vitamin A. With classic and simple flavors, it can easily be paired with any of your favorite dishes.

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Air-Fryer Sweet Potatoes

These air-fryer sweet potatoes are nicely crisped around the edges and tender on the inside. Ground sumac adds a nice tang to the spice mix, but paprika can be used in its place.

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Southwestern spices coat slices of sweet potato that are baked, smashed and then broiled to create a light, crispy exterior. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes the dish.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

These candied sweet potatoes are super simple to make. The sweet potatoes are tender and buttery, while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and flavor. The pecans add a great crunch.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This incredibly simple and quick roasted sweet potatoes recipe relies on the most basic of seasonings: olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve it with your favorite main dish for a quick weeknight meal.

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Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These roasted sweet potatoes are pleasantly spiced with a subtle kick of heat from Aleppo pepper and smoked paprika. Roasting the potatoes on two baking sheets ensures they have enough room to get crispy. Serve these spiced potatoes as a side dish for roasted chicken or use them in a breakfast hash.

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