Sweet Potato Bites with BBQ Mung Bean Sprouts
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Sweet Potato Bites with BBQ Mung Bean Sprouts
Description
This recipe prepares thin rounds of sweet potato (or yam) roasted in a hot oven, initially to cook through and develop slight crispness on the edges. Separately, mung bean sprouts are mixed with BBQ sauce, providing a smoky and tangy contrast. The sauced sprouts are spread over the roasted sweet potatoes, then the bites return to the oven briefly to set the topping.
Once out of the oven, the bites are finished with finely chopped red onion and fresh cilantro for brightness, plus crushed peanuts adding crunch and a nutty element. The use of parchment or silicone mats prevents sticking during roasting, and optional oil can enhance crispness and flavor.
This dish serves well as a finger food or side with a mix of textures and smoky-sweet taste, leveraging the natural sweetness of the potatoes and the bold BBQ-flavored sprouts.
Seasoning with additional spices is optional depending on BBQ sauce strength, and ensuring non-stick surfaces helps maintain presentation and ease of serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts rinsed; alternative to previous ingredient
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce or more to taste, vegan
- 2 large yam peeled and sliced, or sweet potato
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- cilantro fresh, finely chopped
- ½ cup peanut crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix sprouts with BBQ sauce and set aside.
- Slice sweet potatoes about ¼ inch thick, lay them out on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. (If you cut them thicker, you may need to cook them a bit longer.)
- Remove the baking tray and top the sweet potato slices with saucy sprouts. Bake for another 2 to 3 minutes. This will set the sauce and the topping will not slide around. When ready, top with chopped red onion, cilantro, and peanuts. Serve.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sweet potato slices from sticking; avoid aluminum foil as it can cause sticking.
- Brushing or lightly spraying sweet potato rounds with oil improves crispness and adds flavor if you do not require oil-free cooking.
- Consider seasoning the sweet potatoes with spices such as salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne to complement the BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 873mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 24237IU | 485% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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