This recipe for sweet potato and black bean dip rounds makes an elegant appetizer to serve at a party. It is easy to prepare and can be adapted as you wish.
1teaspoonground cayenneless if you don't want it too spicy
2teaspoonsolive oil
3large sweet potatoesyams
1/2cupolive oil
1/4cupshaved or shredded Manchego cheese
2-3fresh jalapenosvery thinly sliced
handful cilantro leaves
Instructions
In a food process make the black bean dip by starting with the garlic and process.
Add the black beans, lime juice, cumin, cayenne and oil and process until smooth. Set aside
In a large bowl toss sweet potato slices in olive oil
Arrange on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes on each side.
Remove and let cool.
Arrange the appetizer by spooning on a little bit of the black bean dip on top of the sweet potatoes, following by some Manchego cheese, a leaf of cilantro and a jalapeno slice.
Notes
This recipe made about 2 dozen rounds with some of the dip leftover.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.