Carrageenan Free Apple-Sage Sweet Potato Crostini
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce what they are. Roasted sweet potato rounds stand in for bread, getting golden and caramelized in a hot oven with coconut oil and a whisper of turmeric, while a skillet full of diced apple, fresh sage, shallot, and warm Ceylon cinnamon comes together into a topping that smells absolutely incredible. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of honey at the end give the whole thing that perfect sweet-tart balance. For anyone navigating a carrageenan-free lifestyle, the challenge often comes down to processed ingredients sneaking that additive into unexpected places — here, every single component is whole and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. Coconut oil, fresh produce, honey, and a handful of spices are all you're working with, which means the ingredient list is as clean as the flavors are vibrant. Finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a fresh sage leaf on top, these crostini look genuinely impressive for a dinner party or holiday spread. They're proof that eating carefully doesn't mean eating boringly.
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6 servings
For the sweet potato rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the apple-sage topping
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus small whole leaves for garnish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into rounds about 1/3-inch thick — you should get roughly 18 rounds total. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with the 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, then sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
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