Gluten-free sweet potato toast with avocado

Gluten-free sweet potato toast with avocado: crispy sweet potato slices with creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime juice and fresh herbs.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 280 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

• 1 handful of cherry tomatoes
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 ripe avocado
• A few drops of lime juice
• Sea salt
• Chilli flakes, to taste
• A few leaves of coriander or parsley
• Black pepper

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Wash the sweet potato, cut off the ends and cut it into even slices. Set the toaster to its highest setting, or heat a sandwich press or frying pan instead.
2. Toast the sweet potato slices several times until they're soft and browned at the edges. Depending on your appliance, this can take a few rounds.
3. Meanwhile, roughly mash the avocado with the lime juice in a bowl. Season with a little sea salt and black pepper.
4. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and salt them lightly. Roughly pick the coriander or parsley leaves.
5. Spread the warm sweet potato toasts with the mashed avocado and top with the tomatoes. Finish with chilli flakes, herbs and a little black pepper.
6. Serve straight away, while the sweet potato is still warm and the avocado nice and creamy.

Good to know

When it has to be quick but can still taste fresh, this is the plate. Warm, creamy, crunchy – and pleasantly uncomplicated.

Swaps

Sweet potato → roasted aubergine slices (fewer carbs, savoury) Avocado → mashed white beans with a little olive oil (more protein and fibre) Cherry tomatoes → cucumber slices (milder, fresher, lower in histamine) Coriander/parsley → rocket (peppery flavour, more bitter compounds)

Allergens

The recipe is naturally free from gluten and the most common allergens, but some sensitive people don't tolerate avocado. Season it mildly for children, and during pregnancy make sure the herbs and tomatoes are well washed.

Frequently asked questions

What's in sweet potatoes nutritionally?

Sweet potatoes mainly provide complex carbohydrates, fibre and beta-carotene. They also contain smaller amounts of potassium and vitamin C.

What kinds of fat does avocado contain?

Avocado mainly contains monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid. It also provides fibre, folate and some vitamin E.

Do raw tomatoes agree with everyone?

Not always: with a sensitive stomach or histamine issues, raw tomatoes can cause problems for some people. It varies a lot and isn't the same for everyone.

Why add lime juice to the avocado?

Lime juice brings acidity and a little vitamin C. It can also slow down the avocado's quick browning a little, although it won't stop it completely.

Do coriander or parsley add anything nutritionally?

Both herbs provide vitamin K and various plant compounds in small amounts. The quantities on the plate are fairly small, but they make a big difference to the flavour.

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