Recipe: Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato toast may sound fancy, but it isn’t challenging to make at home! It’s a fun and creative spin on a classic that’s naturally gluten-free and grain-free! Not to mention, sweet potatoes are affordable, widely available, and come in different varieties (sweet potatoes with white flesh are a deliciously unique alternative).
If you aren’t concerned with a ‘crunchy’ toast texture, you can easily prep multiple sweet potatoes by slicing and baking them in the oven (400F for 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness of slices). Store extras in the fridge to reheat for a fast breakfast throughout the week.
Enjoy your toast savory – as we’ve outlined below – or try the swap for a sweet variation with nut butter. To make it a Plate Method meal, ensure your toast is paired with a protein and non-starchy veggies.
Sweet Potato Toast
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 4 eggs
- Toppings to choose from: salt, pepper, chives, green onions, hot sauce, or salsa
Directions:
- Slice sweet potatoes into toast-like pieces (lengthwise), 1/4″ thick.
- Place in toaster and toast at least twice to cook through until it looks like slightly browned ‘toast’ and has a slightly softened texture.
- While sweet potatoes are toasting, heat small skillet over medium heat and prepare eggs as desired (scrambled or sunny side up).
- Divide between two plates and top sweet potato toasts with sliced or mashed avocado and eggs (prepared as desired).
- To make it a Plate Method meal, serve alongside half-plate prepared salad greens.
Tip: Sweet potatoes can also be prepared in the air fryer. Preheat to 400F for 3 minutes. Air fry sweet potato slices for 4-6 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. Cook times may vary based on the air fryer. If the texture is still too firm, air fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Swaps:
- For the avocado: peanut or almond butter (serves eggs/protein portion on the side)
- For the eggs: bacon, sausage or vegan sausage