monds with a Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce Recipe
Sweet Potato Rounds topped with creamy Brie, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds, drizzled with a tangy Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce. This appetizer offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a delightful mix of textures, ideal for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Toppings:
- 6 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- Fresh parsley or thyme leaves (optional garnish)
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the sweet potato rounds evenly on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potato rounds for 25–30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Bake until they are tender and lightly golden brown.
- Add Brie Cheese: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and place a slice of brie cheese on each round. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes until the brie softens and starts to melt.
- Prepare Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce: While the sweet potatoes bake with brie, blend together pineapple chunks, sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. Warm gently in a small saucepan if desired to enhance flavors.
- Top and Garnish: Once the cheese has melted, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Top each round with dried cranberries and toasted almonds. Drizzle the sweet chili pineapple sauce lightly over the rounds.
- Serve: Garnish the sweet potato rounds with fresh parsley or thyme leaves if using, and serve warm as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks for the sauce, but ensure canned pineapple is well drained to avoid excess moisture.
- To toast almonds, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan version, substitute brie cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- This dish is great served warm but can also be served at room temperature for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4-5 rounds)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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