How to Make Nachos with Baked Sweet Potato
In this scrumptious recipe, sweet potato slices replace the tortilla chips for a lower calorie, higher fiber version of nachos.
Sounds interesting, right?
As a bonus, we have some corn that adds fiber, and the cheese adds protein to this dish that you can eat year-round. With the Super Bowl coming in early February, you will be sure to make a touch down at each bite!
Let’s explore how to make nachos baked with a tasty sweet potato, a snack that you are sure to love.
But First ... A Little Bit About Sweet Potatoes
Did you know that sweet potato is rich in starch just like regular potatoes? It contains molecules called anthocyanins, in large quantities in the vegetable’s skin, which play an antioxidant role.
It also serves the faculties to reduce diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The sweet potato also contains many nutrients such as manganese, copper, vitamins B6, B2, C, and even vitamin A, representing 100% of the recommended daily allowance. Sweet potatoes are, therefore, an excellent way to diversify your diet while giving you a healthy glow thanks to the beta carotene it contains!
To choose the right sweet potato, you must opt for a very firm vegetable, devoid of odor and bruises. The ones with orange-red skin are the best for consumption as they are nutritionally richer than others.
Since the sweet potato is more fragile than the regular potato, you can keep it in a fridge for up to 10 to 14 days.
How to Make Nachos with Baked Sweet Potatoes
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cook time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 large unpeeled sweet potato cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tsp tabasco sauce
- 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup tomato salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
- Salt
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder—salt for taste.
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Step 2
Spread the potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, and tabasco sauce.
Step 4
Remove the sweet potato slices from the oven. Gather the sweet potato slices in the center of the baking sheet, then cover them with the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Continue cooking in the oven for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish the nachos with tomato salsa and cilantro, if desired.
Nachos With a Twist!
You can serve these sweet potato nachos as an appetizer, snack, or main meal. For a different version, replace the sweet potatoes with regular fresh potatoes. It’s just as good!
Looking for more quick snacks? Try out: How to Make Spicy Bruschetta
