Garlic Sweet Potato Toasts (Print Version)

Golden sweet potato slices roasted with garlic oil, topped with herbs for a vibrant, gluten-free snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and ends trimmed

→ Garlic Oil

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
07 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for dairy-free variation)
09 - Chili flakes, to taste
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slabs using a sharp knife.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
04 - Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet and brush both sides generously with the garlic oil mixture.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping slices once halfway, until golden and tender.
06 - Remove from oven and top with chopped herbs, avocado, feta cheese, chili flakes, or a squeeze of lemon as desired.
07 - Serve sweet potato toasts warm as a snack or appetizer.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just over half an hour
  • Uses pantry basics and easy to find produce
  • Completely gluten free and fits dairy free and vegan lifestyles
  • Naturally sweet flavor with a garlicky kick
  • Kids and adults both ask for seconds every time
02 -
  • Rich in vitamin A and potassium
  • Totally gluten and grain free
  • Great vehicle for fun toppings
03 -
  • For the crispiest edges give the toasts an extra minute or two under the broiler at the end but watch closely so they do not burn
  • Always mince garlic as fine as possible to avoid bites of raw garlic and to better perfume the oil
  • If you are prepping ahead mix the garlic oil and slice the sweet potatoes early in the day then assemble and roast right before serving for maximum freshness

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