Sweet Potato And Herbed Goat Cheese Flatbread
Recipe created by the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute
Ingredients
IngredientS
1 cup (250 mL) mashed cooked American sweet potato*
1 (350 g) large herbed focaccia bread
1 cup (90 g) grated mozzarella
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced yellow peppers
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion
6 grape tomatoes, cut in quarters lengthwise
2 oz (60 g) garlic herb goat cheese.
*Crumbled, fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Method
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1
Spread sweet potato over bread. Top with mozzarella, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
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2
Place cookie sheet on the lower rack of the oven and bake in a preheated 450F(230C) oven until cheese is melted about 8-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and cut into wedges.
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3
*Quickly cook one large American sweet potato by pricking potato all over with a fork and microwave on high 5-8 minutes until tender. Let cool, cut in half, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Mash with the back of a spoon or a fork. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.
Variation: For a thinner/crispy crust, use three pitas or naan bread.
