5 from 27 votes
Whipped Sweet Potato and Ricotta Naan Crostini
Whipped Sweet Potato and Ricotta Naan Crostini offer a creamy and lightly sweet topping on toasted mini naan bread. The sweet potatoes are microwaved, then blended with ricotta cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon for a smooth spread. Toasted pecans add crunch, while a drizzle of maple syrup finishes the crostini with a touch of sweetness. This combination delivers contrasting textures and subtle warmth in flavor, perfect for an appetizing snack or light bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
(16 crostini)
Calories:
154 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potato about 2 small or 1 large potato), washed
- ½ cup ricotta cheese part skim
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup pecans chopped, toasted
- 1 mini naan Stonefire Original brand; package
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a knife. Place them on a plate and microwave until cooked, 7-8 minutes, turning over halfway through.
- Put the ricotta in a food processor and blend until creamy. Scoop the sweet potato from their skins and add it to the food processor along with the maple syrup and cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Turn the broiler on. Place the naan on a baking sheet and spray them lightly on both sides with cooking spray. Heat them under the broiler about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly toasted.
- To assemble the crostini, cut each naan into 4 pieces. Spread some of the sweet potato mixture on each piece and top with chopped pecans. Drizzle with a little maple syrup and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
247mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
8120IU
(162%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (16 crostini)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8120IU | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.