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Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am on Facebook Live for a fun cooking session with Chef Patty! She’ll be making delicious and healthy meals that you can easily prep while staying at home. Try her Sweet Potato Crostini’s for the Holiday season! You can check out our full calendar of events at AvMed.org. Please RSVP by calling 1-888-430-9896. We are looking forward to engaging and connecting with you!
SWEET POTATO CROSTINI’S with HERBY GOAT CHEESE, MAPLE- BUTTER, POM SEEDS, HAZELNUTS + HONEY
Please RSVP by calling 1-888-430-9896. We
are looking forward to engaging and
connecting with you!
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean, peeled (optional), and sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or sage, finely chopped
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- ¼ cup toasted chopped hazelnuts or pecans
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- honey for drizzling
- flaky salt (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425º Fahrenheit. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl combine melted butter, maple syrup, salt + pepper. Add the sweet potato slices band toss well. Lay the slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 15 minutes then flip them over and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, olive oil, rosemary or sage, salt and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture onto each sweet potato round. Top with pom seeds, chopped hazelnuts or pecans and drizzle with a little honey. Season with flaky salt if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS