Happy Kwanzaa to all those who celebrate! This sweet potato appetizer will add some fun to any festivity, and it can be prepared one of two ways: sweet or savory.
Ingredients for a sweet appetizer:
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsps coconut oil
- Maple syrup or honey
- Candied walnuts
- Dried cranberries
- Large sweet potato
Ingredients for a savory appetizer:
- 2 tsps olive oil
- Sea salt flakes
- Goat cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Roasted walnuts
- Large sweet potato
Special equipment (optional):
- Mickey-shaped cookie cutter
Shopping tip:
If using the cutter, make sure to select a sweet potato that has a circumference large enough to cut the shape out.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash the sweet potato and peel the skin if desired. Slice rounds approximately 1/4” thickness. Try to cut them all the same thickness. If desired, use the cutter to cut out the shapes.
- For the sweet version, mix the coconut oil and cinnamon and tumble in a bowl to coat. OR, for the savory version, use the olive oil and tumble in bowl to coat.
- Arrange on a greased or silicone-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and continue baking for about 8 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve the rounds with your choice of sweet or savory toppings, listed above.
