Last-Minute Thanksgiving App: Sweet Potato Crostini With Walnuts & Tahini Posted on 26 November 2014 at 04:45 This recipe layers on the nutrition in the form of sweet, creamy sweet potato, and sneaks in a little protein while it's at it. That bean-powered protein and veggie fiber will keep you satisfied till the main meal arrives. Sweet Potato Crostini With Toasted Walnuts & Tahini Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, baked 1/2 cup black eyed peas 1/4 cup sesame tahini, plus more to drizzle 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, per your heat preference salt to taste 1/2 cup toasted walnuts honey to drizzle lemon wedge to squeeze 1 multigrain baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch-thick ovals Preparation In a food processor, combine sweet potato, black-eyed peas, tahini, chili powder, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt. Puree until smooth. Turn on broiler in oven. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Very lightly drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Broil until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and begin to spoon sweet potato dip on top. Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top. Then, drizzle with honey and tahini, and finish with a squeeze of lemon. Serve. Notes: To toast walnuts, place a skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped walnuts to dry pan, and stir frequently, until edges brown and walnuts are aromatic. Remove from pan to cool.
