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Spiced Sweet Potato and Roasted Broccoli Toasts

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Pieces of spiced sweet potato and roasted broccoli toasts on a wooden surface.
Spiced Sweet Potato and Roasted Broccoli ToastsWilliam Abranowicz

The broccoli can be cooked early in the day, but toast the bread just before assembling so it doesn't dry out.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Sweet potato mash:

1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled, cut into 1" pieces
1 red Thai chile (optional), halved, some seeds removed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Broccoli and assembly:

1 large head broccoli, stem removed, cut into large florets
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 3/4"-thick slices crusty bread
2 tablespoons chopped raw pistachios
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, divided
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Preparation

  1. For sweet potato mash:

    Step 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.

    Step 2

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

  2. For broccoli and assembly:

    Step 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.

    Step 4

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

    Step 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.

    Step 6

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

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