Description
Sweet potato toasts invite you on a delightful culinary journey across Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Quick and versatile slices offer a nutritious canvas for creative toppings that will spark unexpected joy in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ large sweet potato
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
- Select a firm, evenly shaped sweet potato with minimal blemishes for uniform toasting.
- Carefully slice the sweet potato lengthwise into uniform planks, maintaining consistent thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Position the sweet potato on a cutting board with the most stable side down to create safe, stable slices between 1/4 and 1/3 inch thick.
- Liberally coat each slice with a light mist of cooking spray to promote crisp edges and prevent sticking.
- Season the planks with a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance natural sweetness.
- For toaster preparation, insert slices vertically and set to the highest heat setting, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- If using a toaster, rotate and reinsert slices multiple times to achieve an evenly golden, crisp exterior with a tender interior.
- Alternatively, arrange sweet potato slices on a wire rack positioned over a rimmed baking sheet for oven roasting.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating a consistent heat environment for gentle, thorough cooking.
- Roast the sweet potato planks for 15-20 minutes, checking periodically to ensure they reach a fork-tender consistency without becoming mushy.
- Remove from heat and allow slices to rest on the wire rack, which helps prevent soggy bottoms and maintains their structural integrity.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes directly from the center to get the best, most uniform pieces for toasting.
- Store extra slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for quick meal prep during busy weekdays.
- Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly even thickness if you struggle with consistent knife cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg