Xanthan Gum Free Garlic-Rosemary Sweet Potato Toasts
Sweet potato rounds roasted until golden and tender make a naturally satisfying base that needs absolutely no binders or thickeners to hold together — which is exactly what makes this such a smart choice when you're avoiding xanthan gum. So many packaged snacks and gluten-free products lean on that additive heavily, but here the sweet potato itself does all the structural work. The real star is the garlic-rosemary coconut oil drizzled over the top — fragrant minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and a whisper of turmeric bloom together in a small saucepan before a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole thing. That finishing oil soaks into the warm rounds and turns something simple into something genuinely craveable. Every ingredient on this list is whole and straightforward, so you can feel confident about what you're putting on the table without having to decode a label. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little color and freshness that makes these look as good as they taste. Serve them warm as an appetizer, a side dish, or an honest-to-goodness snack that doesn't compromise on flavor.
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4 servings
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the garlic-rosemary oil
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (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 1/2-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, brush both sides with the 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and sprinkle evenly with the sea salt.
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