Preparing a dish for your kid is not easy and is the nightmare for some mothers. Don’t worry; I will help all of you. Today, I will introduce all the moms some recipes using sweet potatoes. Your kid surely likes them. These recipes are delicious and provide full of essential nutrients needed by kids. Vitamin A in sweet potato helps make the eyes strong while vitamin C helps improve the immune system. Besides, it is a powerhouse of antioxidants, beta carotene, B-complex vitamins, phosphorous and iron, all of which help keep most diseases at bay. Furthermore, it soothes the intestines and the stomach because it is rich in starch. Now that you know some sweet potato benefits, go ahead as well as check out its recipes for kids!
- Sweet Potato & Pineapple Burger
This is a popular sweet potato recipe for kids. There is something about this burger that kids just cannot resist.
You need to prepare:
- Sweet potatoes – 600g
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1
- Garlic cloves – 2
- Moroccan spice mix – 1 tsp
- Pineapple rings – 5
- Rose harissa – 1 tsp
- Breadcrumbs – 100g
- Almonds – 50g
- Pumpkin seeds – 100g
- Bread rolls
- Gram flour
Procedure:
Preheat the oven to 220 degree Celsius. Next, cut the sweet potatoes (600gr) in half and then bake in for half an hour. Don’t peel the potatoes and scoop out the flesh once they are done. Fry 1 onion until soft and add the garlic together with Moroccan spice mix. After that, fry for another thirty seconds or more. Keep stirring often and chop the rings of pineapple into small cubes. Put in 1 big bowl with the fried onions, cooked sweet potato flesh, rose harissa, almonds, breadcrumbs, and pumpkin seeds. After that, pat them into shape and create around 8 thin burgers. Roll these burgers in gram flour and shallow fry until they are golden on each side. Finally, assemble the burgers and feed it to your child.
- Sweet Potato Frittata
This dish is healthy for breakfast.
You need to prepare:
- Sweet potatoes – 2
- Eggs – 4
- Cheese – 40g
- Onions – 2
- Fresh chives – 4 tbsp
Procedure:
Take the potatoes and boil them for 10 to 15 minutes. Next, beat 4 eggs and then add the chopped chives. Let the potatoes cool down a little once they are done. Pour some olive oil into 1 pan at one time and cook the two onions until soft. Slice up the potatoes afterwards and add the onions. Finally, add the egg mixture to it and cook until it has set at its bottom. Then, garnish with grated cheese (40g) and place that pan into the oven. Feed it to your child.
- Mince & Sweet Potato Pie
Pies may be one of the most favorite foods for all kids. If your little one is the same, then try cooking this protein filled pie.
You need to prepare:
- Mince – 500g
- Sweet potatoes – 2
- Olive oil – 2 tsp
- Onion – 1
- Carrots – 2
- Peas – 200g
- Baked beans – 300g
Procedure:
Firstly, preheat your oven to 190 degree Celsius. Peel the two sweet potatoes and chop. Then, add the pieces of potato into a pan filled up with boiling water. Heat some oil in a large pan and add chopped onions together with carrots. Fry until these onions are soft. After that, add the mince and fry till its color turns brown. Cook on medium heat for about twelve minutes. Add the beans and peas and cook for some more minutes. Don’t forget to stir often and remove them from the pan and mash. Take an oven safe dish and pour the mince into it. Put that sweet potato mash on top. Leave it to bake for around 40 minutes in the oven. Finally, feed it to your kid.
- Sweet Potato Spread
You need to prepare:
- Mashed sweet potatoes – 1 cup
- Yogurt – 1/4 cup
- Curry powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper
Procedure:
You need to combine sweet potatoes, curry powder, and yogurt together. Blend them using a blender to make a smooth consistency. After that, season with pepper and salt. Finally, garnish with chopped scallions.
- Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup
Basically, soups are tasty and wholesome. And this particular soup is healthy and yummy.
You need to prepare:
- Parsnips – 2
- Sweet potatoes – 3
- white potatoes – 2
- Onion – 1
- Vegetable/chicken stock – 570ml
Procedure:
Peel and chop all of these vegetables. Later add the veggies along with the stock to a pan and bring to boil. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes and blend them once all these vegetables are done till they are smooth. Serve it.
- Sweet Potato Salad
You need to prepare:
- Chopped scallions – 1/4 cup
- Mango chutney – 1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil – 1 1/2 tbsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Apple cider vinegar – 1 tbsp
- Black pepper – 1/8 tsp
- Sweet potato – 3 1/2 cups
- Green beans – 1/4 pound
- Chopped fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp
Procedure:
Firstly, whisk together mango chutney, scallions, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and salt. Place them in 1 pan and later cover with water. Then, bring to boil. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for about three minutes. Take the beans and cook them for four minutes until crisp-tender. Afterwards, in a bowl, combine potatoes, cilantro, and beans. Add the dressing and give it a toss. Lastly, enjoy it.
- Sweet Potato Pudding
Generally speaking, puddings are also another favorite among kids. This particular pudding is also yummy and healthy.
You need to prepare:
- Large eggs – 2
- Honey – 1/4 cup
- Low-fat milk – 1/4 cup
- Whole wheat bread – 1 slice
- Mashed sweet potato – 2 cups
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon – 1/2 tsp
- Ground allspice – 1/4 tsp
- Chopped pecans – 2 tbsp
- Crystallized ginger – 2 tbsp
Procedure:
Preheat your oven to 350 degree Celsius and in a bowl, combine eggs, milk, honey, and bread. Then, blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. After that, add the sweet potato, cinnamon, vanilla, and allspice. Beat until they are smooth and pour into the prepared baking dish. Now garnish with ginger and pecans. Finally, bake at 350 degree Celsius for 25 minutes. Your pudding is now ready to serve your kid.
- Lamb & Sweet Potato Curry-Stew
You need to prepare:
- Peanut oil – 1 tbsp
- Lean lamb stew meat – 2 pounds
- Onion – 3 1/4 cups
- Carrot – 1 cup
- Green bell pepper – 1 cup
- Ground cumin – 2 tbsp
- Curry powder – 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric – 1/2 tsp
- Tomato – 4 cups
- Sweet potato – 2 cups
- Chickpeas
- Chicken broth – 14 1/2-ounce
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
Procedure:
Heat oil at first and add the lamb. Later cook for 5 minutes and add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, carrot, ground cumin, ground turmeric and curry powder. Cook for 5 more minutes and add the tomato, chickpea, potato, chicken broth, pepper, and salt. Bring to boil and lower heat and let it simmer for about half an hour. Finally, serve with rice.
These sweet potato recipes are perfect for kids as well as the rest of the family. So, start cooking.
