Spiced Sweet Potato Sandwich with Feta
Sweet potato sandwiches have become an option for people looking for a vegetarian meal that will fill you up. This down-home meal is simple to make--season it with whatever you like, cook potatoes thoroughly, and then garnish and dress. You're in charge of this dish, so make it your own.
If you aren't a fan of the briny taste of feta cheese, the Mexican cheese Queso Fresco can be used as a substitute. It has a similarly crumbly texture to feta cheese without the brine.
Prep Time:
Preparation Time
20
min.
Cooking Time:
Cook Time
20
min.
Servings:
Cooking Method:
Categories:
Recipe Category
Vegetarian
Light and Healthy
Sandwiches
Cuisine:
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled, sliced
- 1 tsp Ancho or Meco Chile Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium beet, cut into matchsticks or grated
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
- 3 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 large clove garlic, finely grated (we roasted ours)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 cups cilantro/mint/ and or parsley left in leaves or chopped
- 4 oz block of feta, thinly sliced into planks
- 2 Kaiser rolls
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a medium bowl, combine sweet potato slices, chile powder, cumin and olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, making sure the sweet potato slices are well coated.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, arrange slices in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes on each side. Cook in batches if necessary. Transfer cooked slices to a baking sheet, and place in oven. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine beet, onion, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Set aside.
- Use broiler in oven and toast the rolls until golden brown.
- To assemble sandwiches first, drain all the excess liquid from the red beet mixture. Spread mayo on the rolls. Place feta slices down first. Sweet potato slices are next, followed by beet mixture and herbs. Place top bun on, slice in half if desired, and serve.
