WHIPPED RICOTTA & BRIE SWEET POTATO BITES WITH SAUTÉED APPLES & DATES! These are the perfect sweet & salty bites! • For the sweet potatoes: 2 medium/large sweet potatoes, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds Olive oil Salt • For the brie: 1 8-oz brie wheel, at room temperature 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 tsp salt • For the sautéed apples and dates: 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup chopped dates 1 medium apple, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme 1/4 tsp salt, plus more for serving 1 tbsp honey Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup chopped pistachios Chopped scallions, for topping • 1️⃣Preheat the oven to 425. 2️⃣Drizzle a large sheet pan with olive oil, then brush it to coat. Sprinkle the sheet pan with salt. Spread the sweet potatoes onto a sheet pan and brush the tops with olive oil and season with salt. Place the sheet pan in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. 3️⃣Remove the outer layer of the brie with a knife. Add the Brie to a bowl and use a hand mixer to whip the cheese. Once it begins to become a spread, add the ricotta cheese and salt. Mix again with the hand mixer until it is smooth and creamy. Place it in the fridge for 20 minutes.4️⃣Heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the coconut oil, then the apples, dates, thyme and salt. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes, then add the honey and the lemon juice. Continue to sauté for about 7-8 minutes, until soft. Add the mixture to a bowl, then add the pistachios and toss. 5️⃣Place the sweet potatoes onto a plate, top with a tablespoon or two of the whipped cheese, plus a spoonful of the apple topping. Top with scallions and salt, if desired. •
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