lnuts with a Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce Recipe
Delight in these vibrant Sweet Potato Rounds topped with creamy goat cheese, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all beautifully complemented by a sweet and tangy chili pineapple sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or side dish, this recipe offers a balanced blend of textures and tastes that will please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1 cm (½ inch) rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping
- 100 g goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
For the Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potato Rounds: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they become tender and lightly golden.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice and sweet chili sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it slightly reduces. For a thicker consistency, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Rounds: Place the roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Carefully top each round with crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped toasted walnuts to create a beautiful and tasty layering.
- Drizzle & Serve: Generously drizzle the sweet chili pineapple sauce over the topped sweet potato rounds. Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or a charming side dish to any meal.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts or substitute with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- The cornstarch is optional; omit if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Can be served at room temperature or warmed slightly before serving.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: sweet potato rounds, goat cheese appetizer, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, sweet chili pineapple sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, vegetarian appetizer, holiday appetizer