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Sweet Potato Feta Rounds
Recipe is from The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends (Rodale, 2006) by Arthur Agatston
Ingredients
3 long, thin sweet potatoes, peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Cut potatoes into 30 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. With a melon baller, carefully scoop a pocket into each potato piece, being careful not to scoop through bottoms; discard scooped-out portion.
Combine potato pieces, 1 tablespoon of the oil and garlic in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread potatoes out on the baking sheet, scooped-out side up, and roast until potatoes are just tender and edges are starting to brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mash feta, chives and remaining 1 teaspoon oil together in a small bowl. Season with pepper to taste.
Remove potatoes from oven and fill each pocket with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture. Return to oven and bake until heated through, about five minutes. Serve warm. Makes 10 (3-piece) servings.
Make Ahead: Cheese mixture can be prepared up to one day ahead; refrigerate in a covered container until ready to use. Sweet potatoes can be roasted (without cheese mixture) up to eight hours before the party; cover and leave at room temperature. Fill with cheese mixture and warm through just before serving.
Suggestions
Nutrition at a Glance (per serving): 80 calories, 2.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 3 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 150 mg sodium