Thanks again to Jz.
I was such a good girl last year with an actual cookie recipe. Not so much this year... This year's recipe isn't cookies, and isn't really even a recipe.
I make these for occasions that I need to be able to bring or serve something a bit fancy, but gluten free. This is more a conceptual outline than a recipe. Change the flavors altogether by changing the spices you toast the sweet potato in, and add different toppings to match.
Sweet Potato
Appetizers
Sweet potato slices ~ ¼” thick, diameter your choice
Coat lightly with
olive oil and ground cumin – easiest way is to toss them all together gently in
a
container.
* can also add some kosher salt
* or use whatever other spices you would like instead of cumin - e.g., paprika, cayenne,
cinnamon, cardamom, clove
Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet
Bake at 350 until cooked through and beginning to brown - turn if one side is browning and the
other is not or if one side is burning
Roasted red pepper
Halve and remove seeds and ribs, place skin side up on an
old cookie sheet,
Roast under broiler until blackened
Place into a paper or zip-lock plastic bag and wrap in towels
until mostly cooled
Remove skins
Slice into bite size pieces
Goat cheese or another semi-soft cheese you like
Chopped chives
Balsamic vinegar
Assemble by placing a few pieces of red pepper then a spoonful
of goat cheese then some chives on top of each slice of sweet potato. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.
Sounds like a nutritious and delicious option - love that it's both gluten free and vegetarian. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too. We have so many friends and family members who cannot have gluten. I am always hunting for new ideas. This would be great to have as munchies before the dinner is ready.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Ella
Oh, that's a super fancy but not too hard to make option. Awesome. And nice to see you!!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like really great hors d'oeuvres, appetizers. Love that they GF and vegetarian. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ronnie
xx
Tasked with making GF things weekly--I feel kinda dumb I never considered sweet potatoes!!! Simply brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this one ;-)
This one is definitely one I would like to try out! Sweet potatoes are one of our family favorites!
ReplyDelete--Baker
love sweet potatoes...something definitely to try...thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI also love sweet potatoes and this is a wonderful idea with the different variations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
I LOVE that we're going conceptual!
ReplyDelete(I feel like I might finally be joining the 21st century. ;-p)
These sound amazing.
Particularly as I'm one of those people who can easily be led by the nose, if you dangle some form of sweet potato dish in front of me. ;-D
Thanks for hangin' in with me, my friend!
I have made sweet potato frenchfries with cumin... I know I will like these.
ReplyDeleteGreengirl these sound amazing and being gluten free you are on a winner with me. Yum! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lindy xx
I'm with Dixie Wrecked, I make sp fries with cumin too! I'll make these for the party I have next weekend. Thank you for sharing GG.
ReplyDeleteHi Greengirl, :) Love the sound of these sweet potatoes. So neat to have something different to think about for an appetizer! Thank you for sharing. Sorry to be so tardy. Happy Holidays! Many hugs,
ReplyDelete<3 Katie
Those red peppers do sound tasty.
ReplyDeleteYum greengirl they sound so good and I'm happy to see something gluten free.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Hugs Lindy xx
Hey, Greeengirl, It's so good to see you here, even if it's only once a year! I bet these are lovely. Hope you have a lovely holiday - and a great year if I don't see you again til the 10th Annual, right?
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