Mexicorn Salsa Topped Sweet Potato Rounds

Mexicorn Salsa Topped Sweet Potato Rounds

Servings
SERVINGS

4-6

Prep Time
PREP TIME

5 Min

Cook Time
COOK TIME

20 Min

This 20-minute appetizer features caramelized rounds of roasted sweet potato that serve as a naturally sweet and sturdy base for a zesty corn salsa, made easy with Green Giant® Mexicorn®, fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Top with creamy cojita cheese and for the perfect balance of earthy, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

Mexicorn Salsa Topped Sweet Potato Rounds
Full Recipe

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 4-6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn®

Lists of ingredients:

  • 2-3 large sweet potatoes, cleaned and sliced 1/4-inch thick
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 can (11 ounce) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn®, drained
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    juice of 1 lime
    ¼ teaspoon cumin
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ½ cup crumbled cojita cheese

Steps

STEPS

1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Toss sweet potato with oil, salt, and chili powder. Lay in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast 10 minutes, flip each round over, and roast an additional 10 minutes.
3 While potatoes are in the oven, combine Mexicorn, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
4 Once sweet potato rounds are roasted, top each with a spoonful of corn salsa and sprinkle with cojita cheese.

TIPS & TRICKS

Looking for other party appetizers? Look no further! Also try our recipe for Mexican Street Corn Flatbread or Tex-Mex Corn and Poblano Chicken Egg Rolls.

Not just for a party, this dish also works for a nutritious side to grilled chicken, steak or pork.

Serving Size: 4-6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn®

  • 2-3 large sweet potatoes, cleaned and sliced 1/4-inch thick
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 can (11 ounce) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn®, drained
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    juice of 1 lime
    ¼ teaspoon cumin
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ½ cup crumbled cojita cheese

1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Toss sweet potato with oil, salt, and chili powder. Lay in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast 10 minutes, flip each round over, and roast an additional 10 minutes.
3 While potatoes are in the oven, combine Mexicorn, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
4 Once sweet potato rounds are roasted, top each with a spoonful of corn salsa and sprinkle with cojita cheese.

Tips & Tricks

Looking for other party appetizers? Look no further! Also try our recipe for Mexican Street Corn Flatbread or Tex-Mex Corn and Poblano Chicken Egg Rolls.

Not just for a party, this dish also works for a nutritious side to grilled chicken, steak or pork.