Savory Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
Perfect served savory or sweet, sweet potatoes are a versatile fall staple. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish this Thanksgiving, consider making these savory and simple bites that serve up a flavorful punch of nutrients.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
3 peeled sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ½-inch thick rounds
1 tbsp 1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp honey
1⁄3 cup goat cheese
1⁄3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Toss sweet potato slices in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a lined baking sheet, leaving spaces in between.
Step 3
Bake for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. While sweet potatoes are baking, combine cranberries, pecans, thyme, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon olive oil and honey in a small bowl.
Step 4
Take out sweet potatoes and top with cranberry and pecan mixture. Bake for another 5-8 minutes. Top with goat cheese and serve.
