Sweet potato toast towers are a delightful and creative dish made by slicing sweet potatoes lengthwise into thin pieces resembling toast, then toasting them until they’re tender and slightly crisp. These sweet potato “toasts” can be stacked in layers with various toppings to create towers of flavor and texture. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., avocado slices, hummus, smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, poached eggs, arugula, goat cheese, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into thin, even slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Try to make them as uniform as possible for even cooking.
- Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly brush both sides of the sweet potato slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the sweet potato slices in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Once the sweet potato slices are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- To assemble the towers, start by placing one sweet potato slice on a serving plate or platter. Add your desired toppings on top of the slice.
- Place another sweet potato slice on top of the toppings and add more toppings.
- Continue layering sweet potato slices and toppings until you have a tower of your desired height.
- Serve the sweet potato toast towers immediately and enjoy!
Feel free to get creative with your toppings and combinations to suit your taste preferences. These towers make a delicious and visually appealing dish for breakfast, brunch, or even as a light lunch or snack. Enjoy experimenting with different flavors and textures to create your own unique sweet potato toast towers!
