Sweet Potato Tahini Crostini

Amy

These Sweet Potato Tahini Crostini are a delightful blend of creamy, earthy, and nutty flavors that come together in just 30 minutes. The roasted sweet potato offers a caramelized sweetness, perfectly balanced by the rich, velvety tahini drizzle.

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Servings as an appetizer

Ingredients

for the sweet potato-tahini spread:

½ cup cooked & mashed sweet potato
2-3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup cooked chickpeas
½ clove garlic
1 tablespoon maple syrup
a squeeze of lemon
salt & pepper

for the crostini:

8 half-pieces bread, toasted or grilled
½ cup good quality ricotta
a squeeze of lemon
a few sage leaves, chopped (optional: fry them)
coarse salt

optional toppings:

handful toasted pepitas
drizzle of honey or olive oil
sprinkle of red chile flakes

Instructions

In a small food processor, blend together the ingredients for the sweet potato spread.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Top grilled bread with a bit of the spread, a dollop of ricotta, chopped sage, a drizzle of honey, and a few pinches of coarse salt.

Keyword appetizer, crostini, healthy snack, sweet potato, tahini