Common Ingredients in sweet potato Recipes

We researched the most common ingredients in over a hundred popular sweet potato recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.

The most common ingredient in sweet potato dishes is sweet potatoes.

Butter are also common ingredients in sweet potato recipes. For herbs and spices, cinnamon is popular. Variations include:

• milk in place of butter

Salt is in 75% of sweet potato recipes and pepper, 20%.

The average sweet potato recipe has about 9.6 ingredients, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 21.

In terms of directions, sweet potato recipes have about 4.4 steps on average, ranging from 1 to 18 instructions.

An average sweet potato recipe takes about 1 hour 29 minutes to prepare, ranging from 5 minutes to 1 day 10 minutes.

Ratios of Common Ingredients in Sweet Potato

For 2 pound sweet potatoes (907 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single sweet potato recipe, and are marked below.

Ingredient	Median	Average	% of recipes with sweet potatoes	Potential subsitutions
butter	5.2 tablespoon (74 g)	10.6 tablespoon (150 g)	32%	milk
cinnamon	1.4 teaspoon (4 g)	2.6 teaspoon (7 g)	28%	black pepper cayenne pepper cumin
eggs	5.4 (300 g)	7 (393 g)	24%
nutmeg	0.82 teaspoon (2 g)	1.5 teaspoon (3 g)	22%	cayenne pepper cumin thyme
garlic	5.7 clove (17 g)	7.5 clove (23 g)	21%
brown sugar	0.76 cup (168 g)	1.2 cup (263 g)	20%	maple syrup
olive oil	2.7 tablespoon (36 g)	4.7 tablespoon (64 g)	20%	canola oil
white sugar	1.1 cup (228 g)	1.9 cup (370 g)	18%	maple syrup

Ingredients by Average Weight in Sweet Potato

We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in sweet potato recipes. This would be: 81% sweet potatoes, 5% butter, 4% eggs, 3% white sugar, 2% onion, 2% brown sugar, 1% olive oil and 1% maple syrup.

Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.

sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes is the most popular ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 85% of sweet potato recipes contain sweet potatoes.

Cubed, mashed, cooked, peeled, sliced, quartered, scrubbed, diced, dried, roasted and grated are frequent preparations for sweet potatoes in sweet potato dishes.

Sweet potatoes is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 2 pounds, 3 pounds or 4 mediums.

In sweet potato recipes that contain sweet potatoes, it is on average, 53% by weight.

For sweet potato recipes, sweet potatoes is frequently used with salt, butter, cinnamon, eggs and black pepper.

salt

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is salt. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 75% have salt.

Salt is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, half a teaspoon or a quarter teaspoon.

In sweet potato recipes that contain salt, it is on average, 0.4% by weight.

In recipes for sweet potato, salt is often used with sweet potatoes, butter, black pepper, eggs and cinnamon. On the other hand, salt is almost never used with milk.

butter

Butter is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 45% of sweet potato recipes contain butter.

Melted, cooled and softened are frequent preparations for butter in sweet potato dishes.

Common quantities for butter in sweet potato dishes include 4 tablespoons, 3 tablespoons or 2 tablespoons.

In sweet potato recipes that contain butter, it is on average, 6% by weight.

Sweet potatoes, salt, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg are commonly used together with butter in sweet potato dishes.

Potential substitutions for butter in sweet potato:

• milk

Also, butter is not often used with olive oil, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin, cilantro stems and canola oil.

cinnamon

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is cinnamon. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 25% have cinnamon.

Ground is a frequent preparation for cinnamon in sweet potato dishes.

Cinnamon is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, half a teaspoon or 1.5 teaspoons.

In sweet potato recipes that contain cinnamon, it is on average, 0.2% by weight.

For sweet potato recipes, cinnamon is frequently used with sweet potatoes, salt, eggs, nutmeg and vanilla extract.

Potential substitutions for cinnamon in sweet potato:

• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• cumin

Also, cinnamon is not often used with garlic, olive oil, onion, lime juice, cilantro stems, honey, lemon juice, canola oil and coconut milk.

eggs

Eggs is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 20% of sweet potato recipes contain eggs.

Eggs is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 2 eggs, 3 larges or 1 large.

In sweet potato recipes that contain eggs, it is on average, 11% by weight.

In recipes for sweet potato, eggs is often used with sweet potatoes, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract and white sugar. On the other hand, eggs is almost never used with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin, lime juice, cilantro stems, honey, canola oil and thyme.

black pepper

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is black pepper. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 20% have black pepper.

Ground is a frequent preparation for black pepper in sweet potato dishes.

Common quantities for black pepper in sweet potato dishes include half a teaspoon, a quarter teaspoon or 1 black pepper.

In sweet potato recipes that contain black pepper, it is on average, 0% by weight.

Salt, sweet potatoes, butter, olive oil and nutmeg are commonly used together with black pepper in sweet potato dishes.

Potential substitutions for black pepper in sweet potato:

• cinnamon
• cayenne pepper
• ginger

Also, black pepper is not often used with eggs, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, lime juice, pecans, cilantro stems, milk and coconut milk.

garlic

Garlic is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 20% of sweet potato recipes contain garlic.

Minced, smashed, grated, peeled and removed are frequent preparations for garlic in sweet potato dishes.

Garlic is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 2 cloves, 1 clove or 4 cloves.

In sweet potato recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 1% by weight.

For sweet potato recipes, garlic is frequently used with sweet potatoes, salt, onion, cayenne pepper and olive oil. However, cinnamon, eggs, butter, nutmeg, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, flour, pecans, milk and sour cream are almost never used together with garlic in sweet potato dishes.

nutmeg

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is nutmeg. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 20% have nutmeg.

Sweet potato dishes often call for nutmeg to be ground and grated.

Nutmeg is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of a quarter teaspoon, half a teaspoon or 1 teaspoon.

In sweet potato recipes that contain nutmeg, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

In recipes for sweet potato, nutmeg is often used with sweet potatoes, salt, cinnamon, eggs and vanilla extract.

Potential substitutions for nutmeg in sweet potato:

• cayenne pepper
• cumin
• thyme

Also, nutmeg is not often used with garlic, olive oil, onion, cilantro stems, lemon juice and canola oil.

olive oil

Olive oil is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 15% of sweet potato recipes contain olive oil.

Common quantities for olive oil in sweet potato dishes include 2 tablespoons, a quarter cup or 6 tablespoons.

In sweet potato recipes that contain olive oil, it is on average, 4% by weight.

Salt, sweet potatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper are commonly used together with olive oil in sweet potato dishes.

Potential substitutions for olive oil in sweet potato:

• canola oil

Also, olive oil is not often used with butter, cinnamon, eggs, butter, nutmeg, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, heavy cream, lime juice, ginger, pecans, milk, lemon juice, coconut milk and sour cream.

brown sugar

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is brown sugar. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 15% have brown sugar.

Packed is a frequent preparation for brown sugar in sweet potato dishes.

Brown sugar is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of half a cup, 2 tablespoons or 1 cup.

In sweet potato recipes that contain brown sugar, it is on average, 8% by weight.

For sweet potato recipes, brown sugar is frequently used with sweet potatoes, salt, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Potential substitutions for brown sugar in sweet potato:

• maple syrup

Also, brown sugar is not often used with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin, lime juice, cilantro stems, honey, lemon juice, coconut milk, thyme and sour cream.

white sugar

White sugar is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 15% of sweet potato recipes contain white sugar.

Sweet potato dishes often call for white sugar to be granulated.

White sugar is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of half a cup, 2 cups or 1 tablespoon.

In sweet potato recipes that contain white sugar, it is on average, 10% by weight.

In recipes for sweet potato, white sugar is often used with sweet potatoes, salt, eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon.

Potential substitutions for white sugar in sweet potato:

• maple syrup

Also, white sugar is not often used with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin, lime juice, lemon juice, thyme and sour cream.

vanilla extract

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is vanilla extract. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 15% have vanilla extract.

Common quantities for vanilla extract in sweet potato dishes include 1 teaspoon, half a teaspoon or 2 teaspoons.

In sweet potato recipes that contain vanilla extract, it is on average, 0.5% by weight.

Sweet potatoes, eggs, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar are commonly used together with vanilla extract in sweet potato dishes.

Potential substitutions for vanilla extract in sweet potato:

• cayenne pepper
• cumin
• thyme

Also, vanilla extract is not often used with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, onion, maple syrup, cilantro stems, honey, lemon juice, canola oil and sour cream.

onion

Onion is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 15% of sweet potato recipes contain onion.

Chopped, diced, peeled, sliced and halved are frequent preparations for onion in sweet potato dishes.

Onion is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of 1 medium, 1 onion or 1 large.

In sweet potato recipes that contain onion, it is on average, 9% by weight.

For sweet potato recipes, onion is frequently used with sweet potatoes, salt, garlic, cayenne pepper and olive oil. However, butter, cinnamon, eggs, nutmeg, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, flour, heavy cream, pecans, milk and sour cream are almost never used together with onion in sweet potato dishes.

cayenne pepper

Another popular ingredient in sweet potato is cayenne pepper. From the recipes we've sampled for sweet potato, over 10% have cayenne pepper.

Sweet potato dishes often call for cayenne pepper to be crushed and ground.

Cayenne pepper is often included in sweet potato dishes in amounts of half a teaspoon, a quarter teaspoon or 1 teaspoon.

In sweet potato recipes that contain cayenne pepper, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

In recipes for sweet potato, cayenne pepper is often used with salt, sweet potatoes, garlic, onion and olive oil.

Potential substitutions for cayenne pepper in sweet potato:

• cinnamon
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract

Also, cayenne pepper is not often used with butter, eggs, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, flour, lime juice, pecans, milk, lemon juice and sour cream.

maple syrup

Maple syrup is another common ingredient in sweet potato dishes. In fact, over 10% of sweet potato recipes contain maple syrup.

Common quantities for maple syrup in sweet potato dishes include a quarter cup, 2 tablespoons or 1 tablespoon.

In sweet potato recipes that contain maple syrup, it is on average, 6% by weight.

Sweet potatoes, salt, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg are commonly used together with maple syrup in sweet potato dishes.

Potential substitutions for maple syrup in sweet potato:

• white sugar
• brown sugar

Also, maple syrup is not often used with garlic, vanilla extract, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin, ginger, cilantro stems, milk, honey and canola oil.

Other sweet potato Ingredients

Other significant ingredients used in sweet potato recipes include:

• flour - 10%
• heavy cream - 10%
• cumin - 10%
• lime juice - 10%
• ginger - 5%
• pecans - 5%
• cilantro stems - 5%
• milk - 5%
• lemon juice - 5%
• honey - 5%
• coconut milk - 5%
• canola oil - 5%
• thyme - 5%
• sour cream - 5%

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