How do I ensure my sweet potato bites hold their shape?

After steaming the sweet potato and pulsing it with other ingredients, mix in ground almonds and gluten-free flour to create a firm, pliable dough for shaping the bites.

Can I make the cashew cheese ahead of time?

Yes, the cashew cheese can be prepared in advance. Store it in a container in the refrigerator and sprinkle with cayenne pepper just before serving.

What's the best way to steam the sweet potato for this recipe?

Peel, chop, and dice the sweet potato, then steam for 10 minutes until it's soft enough to easily poke with a fork.

How can I adjust the spice level of the sweet potato bites?

You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper used in the sweet potato mixture to taste, or omit it entirely for a milder flavor.

What is the purpose of soaking the cashews for the cheese?

Soaking the raw cashew nuts overnight helps to soften them, resulting in a much smoother and creamier texture when blended into the cheese sauce.

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Sweet Potato Bites With Cashew Cheese
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

TF By: Tiago Fragoso

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Golden-baked sweet potato bites, some dipped in a creamy cashew cheese sauce, garnished with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, arranged on a serving plate.

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Ingredients You Need for Sweet Potato Bites With Cashew Cheese [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Sweet Potato Bites:

1.3 pounds peeled sweet potato
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
4 tablespoons ground almonds
1/2 cup gluten-free flour

For the Cashew Cheese:

7 ounces raw cashew nuts (soaked overnight)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
5 tablespoons cold water
1 garlic clove
Juice form 1/2 lemon
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper (optional)

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How to Prepare Sweet Potato Bites With Cashew Cheese [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Begin by preheating the oven to 390°F. Peel, chop, and dice the sweet potato. Steam sweet for 10 minutes until soft or test it by poking it with a fork.
Place one chopped onion along with the garlic, salt & pepper, parsley, cayenne pepper, sun-dried tomato, and boiled sweet potato into a powerful food processor and pulse until the ingredients turn into mashed potato.
Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the ground almond and gluten-free flour and mix together (adjust seasoning if needed).
Begin forming the sweet potato bites by either rolling into a ball or using two spoons. Place the bites on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
While the bites are baking in the oven, prepare the vegan cashew cheese that will be used as a dipping sauce.
Drain the water from the cashews; place them into a powerful blender along with nutritional yeast, water, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and blend until the cashew turns into a cream cheese.
Pour the cream cheese into a container and sprinkle with cayenne pepper (optional).
Dip the sweet potato bites in the cashew cheese and enjoy.