Sweet Potato Flatbread

Soft, colorful, and made with just a handful of ingredients.

Who knew sweet potatoes could turn into flatbread? These beauties are soft, lightly savory, and flecked with fresh cilantro. No yeast, no waiting for dough to rise, and definitely no need to make perfect circles. Rustic is a perfectly respectable shape!

Why you’ll love them

These flatbreads are an easy way to turn a couple of sweet potatoes into something a little different. They're soft, versatile, and lovely alongside a meal or served warm with your favorite dip. And with just a few everyday ingredients, there's very little fuss involved.

Let’s make this! A handful of ingredients makes this happen like magic!

Sweet potato - flour - salt - olive oil - cilantro

Cook the sweet Potato

Boil the sweet potato cubes until fork-tender. Drain well, then mash until smooth.

Make the dough

Mix in the salt, cilantro, and 1 cup of flour. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky to handle. Knead gently on a floured surface just until it comes together.

Cut the dough

Cut into 6-8 equal pieces.

Roll the pieces

Roll each piece into smooth balls. It will be sticky! Have some flour nearby to help you roll

Shape your flatbreads

Flatten each one with a rolling pin into a rough circle, dusting with flour as needed. No rulers required!

Cook and keep warm

Heat a dry griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for 1–2 minutes per side, until cooked through with a few golden spots. Stack on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

Enjoy!

Serve warm alongside curries, soups, or grilled meats, or pair them with a garlicky yogurt dip for an easy snack.

Yield: 6-8

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Sweet Potato Flatbread

Soft  sweet potato flatbread with fresh cilantro using just four simple ingredients. This easy no-yeast flatbread is ready in about 35 minutes!

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1–1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Instructions

1. Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain well and mash until smooth.
2. Mix in 1 cup flour, salt, and cilantro. Add more flour as needed to make a manageable dough.
3. Knead gently on a floured surface until the dough comes together.
4. Divide into 6 balls. Roll each into a rough circle, dusting with flour as needed.
5. Cook on a dry griddle over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side, until cooked through.
6. Stack and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

Notes

• Drain the sweet potatoes well before mashing. The drier the mash, the less extra flour you'll need, helping keep your flatbreads soft rather than dense.
• The  flour amount will depend on the size and moisture of your sweet potatoes. Start with 1 cup and add more gradually. Too much flour can make these flatbreads heavy, so a slightly soft dough is what we're aiming for.