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Sweet Potato and Avocado Bites https://www.poppyinnovations.ca/sweet-potato-avocado-bites/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:58:06 +0000 https://www.poppyinnovations.ca/?p=3534
Sweet Potato and Avocado Bites
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These indulgent appetizers with their showy Christmas colours will be a hit on any party platter. They are also packed with nutrients. Sweet potatoes are a source of dietary fibre and beta carotene, which is essential for healthy skin and vision. Avocado is a rich source of vitamin B5, critical for the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
  2. 1/2 tsp. cumin
  3. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  4. Sea salt, to taste
  5. 1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
  6. 1 large avocado, pitted
  7. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  8. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  9. 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced into 1/8 inch thick pieces
  10. 1/2 cup radish sprouts (or sprouts of your choice)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Add the sliced sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and sea salt to a bowl. Toss to
  3. coat.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sweet potato slices out into a
  5. single layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until tender.
  6. Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice and 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt and mash together with the back of a fork.
  7. Spread the sweet potato slices out on a serving platter or tray. Top each slice with a dollop of smashed avocado, one tomato slice and a sprinkling of radish sprouts.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Adapted from Blissful Basil
Adapted from Blissful Basil
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