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And welcome to the day before Thanksgiving.
In twenty-seven days I will be saying it is Christmas eve.
So crazy.
Today I have a little last-minute appetizer/snack/side dish for you guys. It is a triple threat.
And they are super easy, cute and actually pretty healthy. Which obviously just means more room for pie!
I really hope you guys are still looking for a good appetizer for tomorrow because these are so good.
Yes, they may be simple, but there is so much flavor here.
The sweet potatoes are tossed in coconut oil and curry and then roasted in the oven where they are going to get caramelized and fluffy. The sweet potatoes alone are so good.
But I wanted to add a little color and texture.
Enter the honeyed (yes it is a word! I looked it up) walnuts and cranberries.
Perfect combo to go with the sweet and slightly spicy sweet potatoes.
And then the cheese… well you know how I feel about cheese, but the cheese on these is the ultimate final touch.
Kind of like the flaked sea salt on these cookies. It just ties everything together. If you are not into blue cheese I would recommend swapping for goat cheese. I have done this and the curry and goat cheese combo is equally as good!
Ok, so kind of a short post for you guys today.
I have to prepare. People are flooding in by the minute, all three fridges are nearing their empty state and I have to go to the grocery store on the day before Thanksgiving! Send help.
I need it.
Oh, but if you are like me and very unplanned this Thanksgiving, I do have a few ideas for you.
Let’s do a little blast from the past. I made this Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup, this Kale and Wild Rice Casserole, this Buffalo Cheddar Beer Bread Stuffing, these EASY nutella turtle cookies, these EASY peanut butter snickerdoodle chocolate cups and this Fudge Brownie Creme Brulee Pie!
Curried Sweet Potato Rounds with Honeyed Walnuts, Cranberries and Blue Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 inch large sweet potatoes or yams, sliced into 1/4 thick rounds
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon thai red curry paste
- 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2-4 ounces blue cheese crumbles, goat cheese is equally great!
- leaves fresh sage, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, thai red curry paste, curry powder, cumin, ginger, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Place the potato slices on the parchment and drizzle curry mixture on top. Rub the mixture on both sides of the slices, place in a single layer, then bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the slices. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool at least five minutes before topping.
- At the same time you roast the sweet potatoes add the walnuts to a small baking dish and toss with the honey. Bake for 10 -15 minutes or until lightly golden and toasted. Remove from the oven and immediately spoon the walnuts onto a parchment lined plate in a single layer so they do not stick to each other. Once the walnuts have cooled for about five minutes toss them with the cranberries.
- To assemble the bites top each sweet potato round with a little bit of the walnuts and cranberries. Sprinkle each round with blue cheese and garnish with one sage leaf. Drizzle with honey if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
Fabulous job! Those are perfect for tomorrow!
Thanks Jackie!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
wow, you’re totally right. i can’t believe it’s that close to christmas..this year, what the heck! these bites are perfect for entertaining…like tomorrow!
Thanks Julie!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Well look at these little tasty bites. And really didn’t need the Christmas countdown reminder LOL…now that I have a baby, the countdown actually mean something!
Thanks Steph!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
It’s like a bite of Thanksgiving! LOVE it! Yummmmmm! Pin for the win~
Thanks Sophia!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
You had me at red curry paste!!
Thanks Liz!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Oh and enjoy your family!! Your little guy is SO cute!
Perfect way to start the Thanksgiving feasting! I do not envy your trip to the grocery store today….good luck!
Hah! Thanks Kelli!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Oh my gosh these are so AWESOME. dude. amazing.
Pinning.
Thanks Abbie!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
These look amazing! Good luck with all your preparations-have a great thanksgiving!
Thanks Chelsea!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
I was looking for a recipe to use my yams with. . so excited! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Thank you!!
printing this recipe now! looks fabulous!!!
YAY!! Hope you love these!! Thanks Alice!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
I can’t believe how these last months have flown by. I just can’t. Though I’m excited to see holiday party invites coming in. Yay for parties! Speaking of parties. Next one I have, I’m totally making these! They look darn good!
I know! Time is going too fast!!
Thanks Brian and Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
These look amazing! I have got to try these!
Thanks Carrian! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Ahhh! You’re grocery store shopping today?! That’s my worst fear ever. Haha! Luckily, I actually don’t cook much food on Thanksgiving. We always go to friends–and I just end up doing the pies. It’s sort of nice to have the day off 😉
These sweet potato rounds look so tasty!!!
I know! Who grocery shops the day before Thanksgiving! It was terrible! LOL!
Thanks Laura Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
This looks awesome! I will be making the topping for these but putting them into mini phyllo shells. Sooo good! Thanks Tieghan!
Thanks Kathy!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
How did they turn out w the mini phyllo shells?
It is just the leftover sauce you toss the meat with.
Thanks!
There is so much yum in this posting, I don’t even know where to begin! From the sweet potatoes, to the curry, to the nuts and then cranberries and cheese? Yes please. The only thing I am not digging is the whole “snack/appetizer” idea..I want this for my meal please! Pinned!
Thank you, Taylor!!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂