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Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole and Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean but NOT peeled, thinly sliced;
  • 4 oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled;
  • 1 cup fresh salsa;
  • 1 tsp. chili powder;
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika;
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder;
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil;
  • Fresh cilantro, minced;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Ingredients for the simple guacamole

  • 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced;
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice;
  • 1 garlic clove, minced;
  • 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, diced;
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced;

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 F.
  2. In a bowl, mash the two avocados until smooth. Add all the remaining ingredients for the guacamole. Stir until well combined, cover, and refrigerate.
  3. Place sliced sweet potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste, and toss until well coated.
  4. Place the sliced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes on each side.
  5. Top each sweet potato slice with guacamole, fresh salsa, bacon bits, and fresh cilantro.