If you’re tired of the same, heavy
Thanksgiving dishes that leave you feeling stuffed like a turkey, look no
further than the appetizer table. It may be easy to overindulge on savory
bites, but you can avoid ruining your appetite with sweet, light bites ahead of
the main course.
These Sweetpotato Goat Cheese Bites are perfect for snacking
while carving the bird, swapping out sugary treats for nutritious yet delicious
hors d’oeuvres. If you thought sweetpotatoes are only used in casseroles for
Thanksgiving, think again – this nutrition powerhouse can be a staple on
holiday menus for years to come in this better-for-you app.
Don’t let their sweet nature fool you – behind their
colorful interior, sweetpotatoes are chock full of nutrients from which you can
benefit, even during the holiday season.
They’re a wholesome option for the entire family as they’re
full of vitamin A and a good source of fiber and potassium. Plus, they contain
complex carbohydrates that are released at a steady pace for a constant source
of energy, meaning you won’t have to worry about sugar highs or lows while
enjoying the festivities.
To find an entire menu’s worth of nutritious appetizers,
sides and more, visit ncsweetpotatoes.com.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Sweetpotato
Goat Cheese Bites
Recipe courtesy of Katie Crenshaw on behalf of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24
- 2 medium sweetpotatoes
- 2 tablespoons
coconut or olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon
seasoned salt
- 5 ounces goat
cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey,
divided
- 1/4 cup chopped
candied or toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup dried
cranberries
- 1 tablespoon
fresh basil, sliced thinly, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Slice sweetpotatoes 1/4-inch thick.
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer
sweetpotatoes on top of parchment paper.
- Spray sweetpotatoes with coconut spray and sprinkle with
seasoned salt. Flip sweetpotato slices and repeat.
- Bake 10 minutes. Flip slices and bake 10 minutes. Transfer
sweetpotatoes to serving plate.
- Mix goat cheese and 1 tablespoon honey until whipped and
creamy. Spread goat cheese over sweetpotato slices.
- Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle remaining
honey over sweetpotatoes.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
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