Spiced Sweet Potato and Roasted Broccoli Toasts

Crusty bread toasts topped with creamy spiced sweet potato mash and roasted broccoli, finished with fresh herbs, pistachios, and a bright citrus note. A delicious vegetarian dish that combines comfort and freshness.

4 servings
1 hr 3 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 whole red Thai chile
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 large head broccoli
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons chopped raw pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 to taste flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine sweet potato, chile (if using) orange juice, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sweet potato is very soft and liquid has evaporated, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and mash. Let cool slightly.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    DO AHEAD: Sweet potato mash can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15-20 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread with 2 tablespoons oil total and toast on a baking sheet until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.

    8 min

  5. 5.

    Toss broccoli, nuts, lemon juice, half of basil and mint, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Spread toasts with sweet potato, top with broccoli mixture and remaining basil and mint, and sprinkle with sea salt. Cut into pieces.

    5 min