Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

This new snack obsession is unreal you guys!

I say snack, but it can absolutely be a meal too, especially on those occasions when you can’t decide between sweet or savory. Basically I just can’t believe I’ve never tried this before, but sweet potato toast is definitely going to be a lasting favorite from now on, that’s for sure.

Oh, speaking of favorites, we had the most amazing lightning/thunderstorm last night and I was just loving it. If you’re the type of person that really doesn’t like storms and that sounds crazy to you, no worries, I totally get it. For me personally though, I grew up in a place that had the most epic Summer storms and I’ve always loved them.

To me it’s like an amazing natural fireworks display and I feel like thunderstorms tend to be one of the less destructive forms of harsh weather when you compare them to like, tornadoes or hurricanes. (Eh hem, which I also find fascinating.) I’m not saying I like the harm they can cause you guys, promise, I just appreciate these marvels.) I appreciate them all the more for the fact that we very rarely have them where I live now. (read almost never.)

I also love the rain this time of year. I mean, any other season and I’d probably be complaining about it. But I don’t know, there’s just something so indescribably calming about a Summer rain. Omg, but I’m still talking about the weather here when I’m supposed to be telling you about a recipe. Haha, maybe I should give up on this whole food sharing phase and become a meteorologist or a storm chaser.

Okay, well back to this recipe, it’s possibly a strange concept to you. I know it was to me when I first heard of sp toast. Here’s what I love about it; it’s easy, naturally sweet, naturally gluten free, great for making ahead, and super versatile. You can top it all with some simple avocado, salt, and pepper and call it a day OR you can get really fancy and pile on the works.

The latter option is borderline dangerous for my type of personality because I end up wanting to add some of everything in my fridge and pantry. Let’s simplify this. Here’s the basics, you just want something creamy to spread on top. For example, mashed avo, hummus, nut butter, or a spread like the olive tapenade I used. After that you need something colorful and fresh, then something crunchy.

I think I’m gonna leave it here then. I hope you guys have an awesome weekend and maybe decide to try this recipe. As always with my recipes, feel free to switch it up and make it how you like.

Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 1-2 servings

Switch out you typical toast with this very non-boring and super delicious versions using non other than your friendly neighborhood sweet potato!

Ingredients

Version 1:
avocado or guacamole
sliced radishes
arugula
black sesame seeds
sea salt & back pepper
Version 2:
olive tapenade (I used trader joe's)
arugula
sea salt & back pepper
Version 3:
blueberries
cereal
cinnamon
cashew butter
Version 4:
raspberries
almond butter
granola
mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. (If you don't have a wire rack these can be baked directly on the baking sheet and flipped halfway through baking.)
Trim both ends from the sweet potato using a knife.
Slice sweet potato lengthwise into slices about 1/4-inch thick using a sharp knife. Arrange them in an even layer on your pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked.
Remove pan from oven and allow potatoes to cool completely before transferring to a lidded container storage container. They can be in the fridge for up to a week and pulled out whenever the sweet potato toast craving hits. 😉
To make the toasts, simple place your desired number of slices in a conventional toaster or toaster oven and allow them to get hot and slightly golden on the edges (in a conventional toaster this should take only 1-2 cycles and in a toaster oven about 5 minutes on the toast setting.)
After they're hot, spread and top with whatever topping you want and enjoy!

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Comments

[slimanepro]

The recipe looks delicious from the ingredients
Beautiful pictures .. amazing
Thanks for sharing the recipe with us‏..

[gringalicious]

@slimanepro thanks so much for your support and great commenting

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[ali14]

yummmmmmy

[gringalicious]

@ali14 thanks

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[realestatecoach]

You have the best presentation on your foods. Are you making and platting yourself before the pictures? Very nice work. You should outsource yourself to local restaurants.

[gringalicious]

@realestatecoach I do everything myself, yes

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[programmingvalue]

Sweet potato is potato evolved

[gringalicious]

@programmingvalue ok, I'll go with that

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[rogeer]

Gran post

[gringalicious]

@rogeer gracias

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[arfaturrahman]

Wow! nice color, well decoration.I think its very yummy.Its makes me hungry enough.

[gringalicious]

@arfaturrahman thanks so much for the great commenting

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[jassi]

wow so good stuff yummy

[gringalicious]

Thanks @jassi!

[injiskitchen]

Wow it looks so delicious i adore the sweet potato and this ways will make a dream come true for me thanks for sharing my dear and have a nice weekend♥

[gringalicious]

Wow, that makes me so happy to hear @injiskitchen. I really hope you have a great weekend too!

[injiskitchen]

Thanks my dear❤️😘😘

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[arif123]

[gringalicious]

@arif123 thanks so much

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[arif123]

most welcome

[emmy-nuel]

I love this meal already. Feel like trying it out right now. It will definitely taste perfect, right.

[gringalicious]

@emmy-nuel I hope it works for you

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[rinki]

Food can sometimes be amazing more than flowers!

[gringalicious]

It definitely can @rinki! Thanks!

[rinki]

Welcome dear! :D

[monika-homa]

I LOVE sweet potatoes!
I never ate them with peanut butter and fruits, wow!!!
😍😍😍
Thank you for inspiration!

[gringalicious]

The pleasure's all mine @monika-homa!

[freegon]

🍴🍔🍟🍝🍛🍜🍕👍

[gringalicious]

Thanks @freegon!

[byoriannyscg]

It looks so delicious!!!

[gringalicious]

@byoriannyscg thanks so much for commenting

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[hyperkid]

Interesting combination. Sweet Potatoes with berries. Must be fun to have it.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @hyperkid!

[momzillanc]

I love sweet potatoes. Thanks for new ways to try them.

[gringalicious]

@momzillanc thanks so much for commenting, I hope you give it a try

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[gringalicious]

@steemornot thansk

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[steemornot]

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[gringalicious]

@steemornot lovely

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[babsidam]

sweet potato is very good!!~

[gringalicious]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks @babsidam!

[geopogi]

Very beautiful presentation @gringalicious and I know it is very delicious too.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @geopogi!

[moghul]

Excellent presentation

[gringalicious]

Thanks @moghul!

[alexa.janell]

These look so good!!

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @alexa.janell!

[arul101]

seeing this food dish makes my stomach come along @gringalicious 👄👄

[gringalicious]

@arul101 thanks so much for commenting

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[gawer33]

I often eat sweet potato but never imagine that it can be cook this way. I will try to cook it like this next time

[gringalicious]

@gawer33 thanks

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[jarvie]

Great shot... like always

[gringalicious]

@jarvie thanks so much for the kind words

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[finevector]

so cute))

[gringalicious]

@finevector thanks

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[yasminep]

I honestly would never have thought to top sweet potatoes like this! This is a fabulous idea! Love how colourful they are too! Thanks for always keeping me inspired, lady!

[gringalicious]

@yasminep I am thrilled you liked it and that I could spread some inspiration

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[beautifulplaces]

Cool dish @gringalicious. Looks pretty delicious and very awesome. Classical presentation and.very well made dish. Really like your work dear. Impressive posts. Once again the dish looks flavorful.

[gringalicious]

@beautifulplaces super kind words, thanks so much

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[foxkoit]

Hey this looks like food art ... not just food photos :))

[gringalicious]

@foxkoit thanks so much for the kind words

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[foxkoit]

Npr :))

[gringalicious]

@foxkoit thanks

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[blazing]

That looks simply incredible great way of presenting that looks yummy :D

[gringalicious]

@blazing always supportive, thanks so much

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[creativewoman]

Hi my dear! Wow! It’s looks super delicious! The sweet potato are my favorite one, I like to grill it, but your way looks very tasty , especially when you top them with these fruits.
Have a happy weekend!

[gringalicious]

@creativewoman grilled sweet potato, that sounds awesome! I think I will have to try that, thanks so much for the inspiration

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[dulce.amor]

¡Wooow! Algo tan simple y lo convertiste en algo maravilloso.
Me encantan tus publicaciones, siempre tan divertidas y de recetas deliciosas. A propósito hace poco hice un pequeño post el cual fué dedicado a tí. Espero que sea de tu agrado gran amiga. Saludos

https://steemit.com/foodphotography/@dulce.amor/chocopastel-love

[gringalicious]

@dulce.amor gracias

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[magda.lena]

I love food pictures!

[gringalicious]

@magda.lena thanks so much

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[naconc]

Good job, I love reports of this type, they are the most, they are really delicious and provocative, the presentation, description and the unbeatable photos, I congratulate you, THANK YOU for sharing!

[gringalicious]

@naconc thanks so much for the kind words

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[gokazoku]

Versions 1 and 2 sound the most delicious to me. Can never have enough arugula. I'm curious how you get such well lit pictures that show off the food so well.

Are you just using the natural light?

[gringalicious]

@gokazoku you're right on the arugula. I only use natural light, never a flash or artificial lighting

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[topyo7777]

Great^^

[gringalicious]

@topyo7777 thanks

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[real2020]

Your presentation is amazing. Maybe you should give tips and pointers on that! I'd love to see them!

[gringalicious]

@real2020 thanks so much for commenting

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[luisanaport]

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[gringalicious]

@luisanaport gracias

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[canadianrenegade]

I really enjoy the thunder and lightning storms too. And that fresh air smell afterwords.

[gringalicious]

@canadianrenegade we seldom get them here, so it was fun. However, the weather now is super cold

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[canadianrenegade]

That's too bad. We have been pretty warm around here lately (which is nice) except for today which has been rainy.

[gringalicious]

@canadianrenegade starting to warm today a bit

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[canadianrenegade]

Ha, sounds like your weather is improving while ours is getting worse. For us rain this morning and then a wind warning! Saw quite a few blown over road signs on my way home from work.

[gringalicious]

@canadianrenegade yes, it's getting better, today is fantastic

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[ngocbich]

It look so delicious!!! I will try make it :) thanks for sharing

[gringalicious]

@ngocbich thanks so much for commenting

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[basilsolomon]

Aw man, sweet potatoes. Used to hate 'em. Now I adore them. I always like them with a splash of vinegar.

[gringalicious]

@basilsolomon vinegar, I'll have to try that

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[basilsolomon]

Yes, the combination is amazing!

[gringalicious]

@basilsolomon thanks so much

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[sabrip]

Very colorful and it looks very delicious, thanks for sharing your recipe.

[gringalicious]

@sabrip thanks for commenting

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[ideale]

Korea is now 9:30 am.
I have not eaten breakfast yet.
When I look at the photo you uploaded, I'm so hungry.
I imagine the food in the picture is in front of me.
I only imagined, but I am so happy.

[gringalicious]

@ideale thanks so much for taking the time to comment

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[comilones]

muy bueno se ve esa combinación

[gringalicious]

@comilones gracias

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[imohsaviourwisdo]

This is eye catching... I'm lusting but thing is i want to know whether this is an appetizer cuz
I could eat five more plates of that
Just saying 😋😋

[gringalicious]

@imohsaviourwisdo thanks so much for the great commenting

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[imohsaviourwisdo]

Bien merci
Have a splendid day

[gringalicious]

@imohsaviourwisdo you as well

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[minimal-life]

It looks so delicious.

[gringalicious]

@minimal-life thanks

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[pengelana]

I think I don't want to eat them, because its so beautiful things 😍

[gringalicious]

@pengelana I understand

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