Turmeric Free Garlic-Herb Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato toast has become a go-to for anyone looking for a hearty, grain-free alternative to bread, and this garlic-herb version is genuinely hard to beat. Thick planks of sweet potato get brushed with a fragrant coconut oil mixture loaded with fresh rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic, then roasted until tender with lightly golden edges. The optional broil at the end gives you that satisfying crispness that makes each plank feel like a proper slice of toast. What makes this recipe especially useful is that it skips turmeric entirely — a spice that sneaks into a surprising number of sweet potato and roasted vegetable recipes — relying instead on ginger and fresh herbs for all the depth and warmth. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. Pile on your favorite toppings or enjoy the planks on their own with a scatter of fresh parsley — either way, this is the kind of simple, satisfying cooking that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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4 servings
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb each), scrubbed
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a toaster oven to 400°F (205°C), or set a conventional oven to 400°F (205°C) with a rack in the upper third. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Trim the ends off each sweet potato and slice lengthwise into planks about 1/4-inch thick — aim for 4 planks per potato, each roughly the size of a slice of bread. Discard or reserve the rounded outer edge pieces for another use.
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