12 Best Purple Potato Recipes
on Dec 16, 2022, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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Purple potatoes taste just like their white cousins but are packed with antioxidants and won’t cause your blood sugar to spike as much. If you haven’t tried purple potatoes, now’s your chance! We’ve collected the 12 of the best purpose potato recipes for you to try. From roasted to mashed, and even in a salad, purple potatoes are a colorful change of pace.
Best Purple Potato Recipes
Roasted Purple Potatoes
These crispy roasted potatoes are irresistible and take just 30 minutes to make! Serve them with a dollop of sour cream alongside your favorite meat.
Purple Sweet Potato Muffins
You won’t be able to resist the flavor of these colorful sweet potato muffins! They’re a rich shade of purple and a delicious grab and go breakfast.
Purple Sweet Potato Fries with Tahini Sauce
Serve these vibrant purple sweet potatoes when you’re hosting a casual get together! Be sure to serve them with the creamy dipping sauce included in the recipe.
Sweet Potato Pie with Gingerbread Crust
This purple sweet potato pie is sure to be the star of your meal. The crust has a delicious ginger flavor, the filling is creamy and rich, and the streusel topping has just the right amount of crunch.
Spicy Purple Potato Salad
You’ll get rave reviews when you serve this spicy purple potato salad at your next barbeque. It takes just 15 minutes to make and pairs well with grilled meat.
Purple Sweet Potato Kaya Buns
These sweet potato kaya buns bake up moist and fluffy and have a hint of purple color. Enjoy them with a cup of your favorite hot tea!
Purple Sweet Potato Cashew Cream Soup
Your guests will be amazed by the vibrant purple color of this creamy soup! It’s also both vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
Purple Mashed Potatoes
Purple colored mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit with the kids. Make them even more nutritious by mashing them with the skin on!
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
You’ll love the crispy texture of these roasted sweet potatoes. They’re cooked until tender and are then smashed and roasted until perfectly crisp. They’d be delicious with roasted chicken and steamed asparagus.
Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Surprise your guests with this vibrant hued purple gnocchi! They’re perfectly soft and are delicious served with the cilantro mint chutney included in the recipe.
Purple Potato Breakfast Skillet
Treat yourself to this colorful breakfast skillet for next weekend’s Sunday brunch! It’s easy to prepare and is ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes.
Purple Potato Salad
This is the perfect potato salad to make if you’re a fan of vinaigrette-based potato salad. The eggs add healthy protein, making it ideal as a one-dish meal!
Easy Purple Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds purple potatoes, quartered or sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Scrub and rinse the potatoes then pat them dry. Cut the potatoes into quarters or evenly sized pieces and place into a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly blended and free of lumps. Add the potatoes and toss well.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes, or until the outside of the potatoes are nicely browned.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
