Sweet potatoes have been in my kitchen for a long time, but let’s face it, they are not a common ingredient in Czech cuisine. So what are sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that is incredibly filling thanks to their sweetness and texture. When it comes to preparing them, you can bake them in the oven, heat them in the microwave or boil them in water.

Properly cooked sweet potatoes are tender, creamy and incredibly good. And while many people may think so, sweet potatoes don’t just have to be a part of baby food. On the contrary, they are a great versatile ingredient with which you can make lots of great sweet and savoury dishes.

How to cook sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes, also known as sweet potatoes, are a popular ingredient in kitchens around the world due to their sweet taste and versatile uses. Whether you’re preparing them as a side dish, a main dish or as part of soups and salads, sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Before you start cooking them, it is important to choose good quality sweet potatoes. Look for firm, smooth potatoes with no visible signs of damage. Before cooking, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and remove any damaged parts. For sweet potato patties, I recommend not peeling the sweet potatoes and leaving the skin on nicely.

So many options!

• Cooking whole sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to submerge them completely. Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until they are soft, which takes approximately 30 minutes depending on size.
• Cooking the chopped sweet potatoes: cut the sweet potatoes into equal sized pieces. Place them in a pot of water, bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes. Sweet potatoes are generally cooked a little faster than regular potatoes.
• Preparing sweet potatoes in the microwave: Preparing sweet potatoes in the microwave is a quick and efficient method when you are short on time. First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork in several places, allowing steam to escape during cooking. Then place them in a suitable container. Cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave on high power for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on their size and the power of your microwave. Turn the sweet potatoes once during cooking to heat them evenly. Once cooked, let the sweet potatoes rest for a few minutes before slicing them.
• Baking the sweet potatoes: this is my personal favourite way to prepare them. See the recipe below for instructions on how to properly bake the sweet potatoes.

Looking for more vegetarian recipes? Then try these Been and Halloumi Stew Recipe or Black Bean Tacos Recipe!

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And I don’t usually proclaim this with recipes, however, whenever I make this chili at home, I hear so much praise and only rarely do I have any of that leftover portion for the next day. The chilli is beautifully thick, full of flavour and absolutely perfect for the crisp autumn days.

How can you customize this chilli con carne?

What I love most about this recipe is how everyone can adapt it to their own tastes and preferences. It’s not only fun, but also an incredibly rewarding dish that the whole family will enjoy because of it.

• Meat Choice: If you don’t have ground turkey on hand, you can substitute it for regular ground beef or chicken. For a vegetarian version, reach for tofu and chickpeas. By the way, I also have a recipe for a great chickpea chilli on my blog.
  
• Serving. But there is no limit to your imagination. You can add grated cheddar, feta or sliced jalapeños.
  
• If you like your chili spicier, feel free to add some chili powder, cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños. I find that chili combined with turkey meat tastes rather mild, so I omit this spice altogether.
  

Storage/freezing tips

Refrigerator storage: chili will keep good in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Once the chili is completely cooled, just place it in an airtight container without any other attachments and store it in the refrigerator. If you want to reheat it, simply do so in the microwave, or feel free to reheat it on the stove.
Freezer storage: This chili is absolutely perfect for storing in the freezer “for a rainy day”. Follow the instructions above, but instead of the fridge, put the turkey chili in the freezer where it will keep for up to 3 months. To reheat the chili, simply defrost it overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

And if you are a big fan of comfort recipes, try also my One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Rice!

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Are you looking for more healthy recipes? Then try also this Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta or my Air Fryer Zucchini and Corn Fritters.

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And as my die-hard fans know, my husband just loves meat too much. So, when I do decide to make something vegetarian, it better taste darn amazing. And that’s exactly what this Been and halloumi stew is. Packed with flavor and so delicious that even the biggest meat lovers will want it on repeat. And if not, swap the halloumi for chorizo – this recipe works wonders with that too.

You may also like my Black Bean Tacos Recipe or One Pot Chana Masala Recipe.

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