What is the taste of sweet potato leaves? A Culinary Guide
                                
                                
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                                In many Asian and African cuisines, sweet potato leaves are a common and nutritious leafy green. Often compared to spinach, the taste of sweet potato leaves is mild, slightly sweet, and earthy, with a touch of bitterness that mellows significantly when cooked.