Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables. They can be used in sweet dishes, savory dishes, desserts, and more. One great way to use them is by roasting them in your toaster oven. The following 3 recipes will show you how!
The Best Way To Cook Sweet Potatoes In A Toaster Oven
Before going into detail about these 3 recipes, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind when cooking sweet potatoes in your toaster oven.
Preheat the oven – Make sure you preheat the oven because the temperature will affect the total cook time. Cooking from frozen – If using frozen sweet potatoes, make sure they have been completely thawed before putting them in a toaster oven. Line the pan – Line the baking sheet with foil so it is easier to clean up after taking out your delicious roasted sweet potato. Use a fork – Use a fork to prick holes throughout the sweet potato so it doesn’t explode while being cooked!
3 Recipes You Must Try Now
If you’re familiar with the basics of how to roast sweet potatoes in a toaster oven, here are 3 recipes you must try.
Smoked Salmon ‘Everything Bagel’ Sweet Potato Toast Recipe
Not only do sweet potatoes taste great, but they also look beautiful. Check out this recipe with smoked salmon and everything bagel seasoning for a dish that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients:
- 4 slices whole-grain bread,
- toasted 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove,
- minced ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 sweet potatoes,
- peeled and cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices (about 20 total) 4 ounces smoked salmon 2 teaspoons fresh chives,
- chopped ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel),
Room temperature Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place bread on a large baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Turn the oven off. When the bread is cool enough to handle, rub one side of each slice with the garlic clove (discard the clove).
2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over sweet potato slices and toss to coat.
3. Lay the sweet potatoes in a single layer on two large baking sheets; bake until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, divide the cream cheese into four spoonfuls; evenly spread onto toasts, then top with 2 or 3 slices of smoked salmon each. Top with chives, pepper, and sweet potato toast for serving!
Serves: 4 (serving size: 2 sweet potato toasts and 1 slice of salmon toast)
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 280;
Total Fat: 8g;
Saturated Fat: 3g;
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g;
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g;
Cholesterol 10mg;
Sodium 470mg,
Carbohydrates 36g,
Fiber 6.5g,
Sugar 6.5g,
Protein 13g
Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Recipe With Broccoli And Goat Cheese
Looking for something tasty? This recipe is both healthy and amazing! If you want to take your sweet potato game to the next level, then this is the recipe for you.
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves,
Peeled and smashed ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 ½ pound broccoli, cut into small florets, stem thinly sliced 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (can also use feta) Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set it aside. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and coat them with olive oil on all sides. Place them cut side down on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn the oven off and allow potatoes to cool before handling (about 10 minutes). Slice the baked sweet potato halves horizontally into ½ inch pieces; set aside. Leave the oven turned on at 400 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic cloves in a large bowl. Add the broccoli florets and stem slices into the bowl with the seasoning; gently toss to coat evenly. Arrange seasoned broccoli on another foil-lined baking sheet in an even layer; bake for 10 minutes.
3. Remove both pans from the oven and carefully flip over each piece of broccoli (you may want to do this in batches if your pan isn’t big enough). Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese, return pans to the oven for another 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender, but still slightly crisp at the edges.
4. Divide roasted sweet potatoes among four plates then top with equal portions of broccoli. Enjoy!
Serves: 4
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 280;
Total Fat: 14g;
Saturated Fat: 5g;
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g;
Monounsaturated Fat 9g;
Cholesterol 15mg;
Sodium 320mg,
Carbohydrates 31g,
Fiber 7g,
Sugar 8g,
‘Blueberry Pie’ Sweet Potato Toast Recipe
This healthy and delicious recipe will remind you of a sweet and savory blueberry pie, but with a twist.
Photo: Meal Makeover Moms
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
4 slices 100% whole wheat bread
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Slice the raw sweet potato into ¼ inch thick rounds. Lay each slice on the prepared baking sheet and bake until tender, about 15 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let cool (about 10 minutes).
2. Combine the applesauce, yogurt, flaxseed, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well. Spread each slice of bread evenly with ¼ of the apple sauce mixture and top with two roasted sweet potato rounds. Serve immediately!
Serves: 4 Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 150;
Total Fat: 2g;
Saturated Fat: 0g;
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g;
Monounsaturated Fat 1g;
Cholesterol 0mg;
Sodium 180mg,
Tips For Cooking With Sweet Potatoes
We love sweet potatoes because they are nutritious, delicious, versatile and so easy to prepare. Not only are these veggies great with savory meals, but you can also have them for breakfast or dessert!
Here are some tips on how to cook with sweet potatoes:
1. Prepare your sweet potatoes ahead of time.
When you’re ready to start cooking, start by washing the outside of the potato thoroughly—even if it’s organic. Then, poke holes into the skin with a fork before microwaving it for about 8 minutes (for 2-3 medium-sized sweet potatoes). If you don’t like using microwaves then place them in boiling water for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Once they’re cooked, you can choose how to use them.
Whole roasted or baked sweet potatoes are delicious with a variety of toppings like cinnamon, salt, and pepper (plain), barbecue sauce, cilantro-lime dressing, salsa, cheese—the list goes on! Sweet potatoes can also be used in soups, chilis, and salads, or if you really want to indulge then use them in desserts like pies or pancakes.
3. Make your kitchen smell amazing while cooking with sweet potatoes.
The above recipes include directions for baked sweet potato fries with garlic; these savory fries make the whole house smell good! Feel free to omit the garlic if you don’t have any on hand but we recommend trying it at least once. We also love garlic, so you can’t go wrong with this flavor combo.
4. Stay creative!
There are SO many other ways to cook with sweet potatoes, but ordinary fries or soup might get boring after a while. Try making your own unique recipe by experimenting in the kitchen and having fun while cooking dinner for your family—they’ll appreciate it because they’ll be getting healthier meals!
Conclusion
The Blueberry Pie Sweet Potato Toast Recipe is a healthy and delicious recipe that will remind you of a sweet and savory blueberry pie, but with a twist. The roasted sweet potatoes are so easy to prepare when they’re ready to start cooking. You can use the fries in soups, salads, or chilis for dinner, or if you really want to indulge then try them in desserts like pies or pancakes! These recipes have been provided as inspiration on how to cook with sweet potatoes–we love this vegetable because it’s nutritious, delicious, and versatile. Which tips do you plan on incorporating into your own kitchen? Let us know below!
