Healthy Sweet Potato Nachos

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January 21, 2015 by Ciara Attwell, Updated December 14, 2020

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A delicious and healthy nachos recipe made with sweet potatoes and topped with cheese, bacon, avocado and tomatoes!

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YES! Nachos CAN be healthy! I knew it!

Nachos have to be one of my husband’s favourite snacks but I’ve avoided making them recently as I thought they were just too unhealthy.

After a little pestering on his part I decided to come up with a healthier version.

I’ve been making sweet potato crisps (or chips for my American readers!) for a little while now so why not use them as the base for this nacho dish? Perfect!

Getting Thin Slices

Cutting up a whole sweet potato into super thin slices can be a little tricky so I used a mandolin slicer and it literally took minutes. This made the slices super thin so if you would prefer them thicker then cut them by hand instead.

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But once the sweet potatoes are sliced the hard work is all done. After that you just need to get your toppings ready and start layering up!

Toppings!

I used bacon as one of my toppings but leave that out for a veggie version, or top the nachos with some chilli for a more authentic recipe!

★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews

Author: Ciara @ My Fussy Eater
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2-4 1x
Category: Main Meal
Cuisine: Mexican

Description

A delicious and healthy nachos recipe made with sweet potatoes and topped with cheese, bacon, avocado and tomatoes!

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato (approx 500g)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
50g / 2 oz cheese
100g / 3.5 oz bacon
4 cherry tomatoes
½ avocado
1 spring onion
2 tbsp creme fraiche or sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220C / 420F and line some baking trays with parchment paper (I used three trays). Fill a large bowl with cold water.
Wash and dry the sweet potato and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the sweet potato however thick or thin you would like them to be. Immediately dunk the slices into the bowl of cold water. This will help remove some of the starch and make the nachos more crispy.
When the whole sweet potato has been sliced, drain the water from the bowl and pat the slices dry with kitchen paper. Add the olive oil and oregano and mix well.
Transfer the sweet potato slices onto the lined baking tray. Don’t overcrowd the trays or stack the slices as this will prevent them from going crispy.
I baked my slices in the oven for 12 minutes, turning once. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your slices so please do keep a close eye on them so that they do not burn.
Whilst the slices are cooking prepare the rest of your ingredients. Chop the bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, grate the cheese and chop the tomatoes, avocado and spring onion.
When the sweet potato slices are cooked, transfer them all to a skillet or baking dish. Add the grated cheese cheese and crispy bacon and return to the oven for 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Top with the chopped tomatoes, avocado and spring onion and add the creme fraiche or sour cream to the top.
Serve immediately.

FAQs

How to cook sweet potatoes for most nutrients? ›

In addition to the root, sweet potato leaves and shoots are also edible and commonly eaten in some countries. Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying.

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What is the best way to eat sweet potatoes for weight loss? ›

What is the healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes?

Steamed or boiled. Steaming and boiling are both quick and easy ways to prepare sweet potatoes. ...
Microwaved. Microwaving a sweet potato is another way to avoid added fat. ...
Baked. You can bake sweet potato whole or chop it up. ...
Raw. ...
Used in place of white potatoes.

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What brings out the flavor of sweet potatoes? ›

Slow-roasting the sweet potatoes activates endogenous enzymes that bring out their natural sweetness.

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Is it healthier to bake or microwave a sweet potato? ›

It's really the best way. Microwaving sweet potatoes cuts down cook time by 45 to 55 minutes, and, according to a 2018 study, helps maintain the potato's nutritional value. All cooking methods cause foods to lose some of their nutrients, but the quicker your potato cooks, the more nutrients it will retain.

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Is it better to boil or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Baking can also cause an 80% drop in vitamin A levels, twice as much as boiling. Therefore, from a nutritional standpoint, boiling rather than baking should be recommended for cooking sweet potato.

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Is it better to steam or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, chock full of vitamins A and C, fiber and potassium to name just a few. Steaming helps preserve more of these nutrients and doesn't require any added fat or other ingredients. Plus, it's much faster than baking.

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What is a healthy alternative to butter on sweet potatoes? ›

For something smoky, tangy, and nicely salty, smear some plain Greek yogurt on your sweet potato, then layer with smoked fish, scallions, and briny capers. Roast whatever mushrooms you have until crispy. Thin some tahini, adding a little yogurt for creaminess. Or mix hummus and yogurt, and spread on your potato.

What are good protein toppings for sweet potatoes? ›

Healthy sweet potato toppings include protein foods, such as black beans or shredded chicken, and healthy fats, such as avocado. These toppings make your potato even more nutritious — and delicious.

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Is sweet potato good for your belly? ›

Gastrointestinal Health

Along with anti-inflammatory properties, sweet potatoes have plenty of gut-friendly fiber, especially if you eat the skin. They are a mixture of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol and balance glucose, and insoluble fiber, which helps keep your bowels healthy and regular.

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Getting Thin Slices

Toppings!