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Sweet Potato Caprese Sliders

Slightly adapted from Kroll’s Korner
Nutritious sweet potatoes and a classic summer salad come together in this elegant appetizer.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cooling Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 115kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 20 ounces total), washed and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 12 slices fresh mozzarella (about 6 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction*
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Spiralize your sweet potatoes using a spiralizer. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the sweet potato noodles. Season them with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook 8-9 minutes until they start to soften. Transfer the noodles to a bowl and let them cool for a few minutes. Beat the egg and mix it into the noodles.
  • Place the sweet potato noodles into the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan, forming nests. Press them in firmly, compacting them well. Place the muffin pan in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow the nests to firm up.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with olive oil. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and spray the tops with olive oil. Bake in the oven until sweet potatoes are cooked through and tops start to brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes onto a serving platter. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella and some tomatoes. Drizzle each with about ½ teaspoon of balsamic reduction and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.3g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg