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Can we talk about sweet potato toast?!

To be brutally honest, when this insanely popular food trend first surfaced, I didn’t immediately hop on the sweet potato toast train. Admittedly, I didn’t really get it. I mean, I could see how it would taste good, but it wasn’t one of those things that I saw on Pinterest and said, “OMG!!! I have to make that!”

Over the last 6 months, I kept seeing all sorts of versions of sweet potato toasts pop up in my feed. I slowly started thinking that maybe, just maybe, this was a trend I needed to try for myself. I do really LOVE sweet potatoes after all!

So a few weekends ago, I decided to put any skepticism about this burgeoning food trend aside and give it a go. I stuck with flavors that I really enjoy like black bean salsa, creamy Litehouse Avocado Dip, and pipits.

I first tried thin slices in my toaster, but decided I wanted a bit of crispiness like real toast around the edges. Therefore, I opted for quickly roasting the sweet potato planks in the oven. 15 minutes later, I topped them with a schemer of Litehouse Avocado Dip, my go-to black bean salsa, some salt and pepper, a few pepitas, and a hearty dose of red pepper flakes.

This avocado topping can be used on anything you want.

If you’ve never tried Litehouse Avocado Dip, you are truly missing out! I’ve been keeping a container of it in the fridge. It's perfect for afternoon snacks, taco toppings, and a tangy dressing for my favorite Tex Mex inspired salads. It’s rich, creamy, and highly addictive!

Those little planks sure did look beautiful, but the flavor is what really blew me away. Salty, sweet, with a little kick, exactly how I like to start my day! Consider me a sweet potato toast convert. I think I might just need to explore this breakfast situation on a weekly basis!

If you’ve tried the Sweet Potato Toast Recipe, I would be so grateful if you would rate it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!

Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado and Black Bean Salsa

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Make this breakfast super fast for busy weekday mornings by slicing the sweet potatoes and making the salsa the night before.

Don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think about this Sweet Potato Toast in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!

Author: This Mess Is Ours
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 large sweet potato, scrubbed clean then sliced lengthwise into 8-10 thin strips using a mandolin
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed
½ cup minced red onion
¼ cup minced cilantro
juice of 2 large limes, about ¼ cup

To serve

Litehouse Avocado Dip
cilantro leaves
pepitas
red pepper flakes
Maldon salt and coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

To make the sweet potato toast

Preheat the oven to 450° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the sweet potato toasts on the sheet pan and lightly brush them with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper Roast in the oven, flipping once for 15 - 20 minutes until cooked through and browning around the edges.
Alternatively if using a toaster oven: Slice the sweet potato lengthwise into ¼ inch thick slices, place the slices of sweet potato in a toaster on high for 5 minutes or until cooked through. You will probably need to toast multiple times to cook all the way.

To make the black bean salsa

While the sweet potato toasts combine the black beans, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and set aside to marinate.

To serve

Spread 1 tablespoon Litehouse Avocado Dip on each sweet potato toast. To with a heaping spoonful of salsa, cilantro, and a sprinkling of pepitas. Season with red pepper flakes, Maldon salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

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What are the health benefits of sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes, especially when also eating the peel, are full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. These nutrients help in promoting gut health, improves vision health, and rids the body of free radicals.

Click here for more information on the health benefits of sweet potato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to peel sweet potatoes before cooking?

Sweet potatoes do not need to be peeled before cooking. In fact, leaving the peel on guarantees you get all the health benefits of the nutritious potato peel. Omitting the chore of peeling potatoes is also a plus.

Are sweet potatoes healthier than bread?

While both are made of carbohydrates, sweet potatoes have less calories than whole wheat bread. The most beneficial advantage is that sweet potatoes contain no gluten, which many people like to avoid because of dietary or health reasons.

What can I put on a sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes are a surprisingly versatile food to cook with. Loading a sweet potato with savory goodies (like avocado and black bean salsa) supplies a tasty contrast of sweet and salty. Many people would rather enhance the sweetness with toppings like brown sugar and marshmallows.