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    Published: Feb 5, 2021 · Modified: Feb 22, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Sweet potato nachos (without beans)

    These vegetarian sweet potato nachos without beans are a fun and healthy comfort food perfect for a Friday night in front of a good movie with friends and family. Made without wheat, they are suitable for a gluten-free and low histamine diet.

    sweet potato nachos on a white plate on a striped cloth.

    Love what I like to call healthy comfort food for dinner? Then perhaps you may also like to try my honey chicken burger and my spicy turkey lettuce wraps. Both fun and tasty!

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is at no extra cost to you, and is much appreciated support towards the running of the blog.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Healthy junk food - by which I mean, these are a fun treat but packed with healthy ingredients!
    • Fun sharing plate - an informal meal or snack to enjoy with friends and family.
    • Easy to make - a simple recipe with just a few steps.

    Ingredients

    Lots of fresh ingredients in this recipe, as well as some pantry staples. The main ingredients you will need are:

    • Sweet potatoes - slice fairly thin for faux nachos. Seasoned with spice, these are the best comfort food.
    • Bell pepper and corn - more healthy vegetables for your nachos.
    • Mozzarella - so creamy, use the type that comes in a packet with water rather than harder cheese.
    • Pumpkin seeds - for a crunchy garnish.
    • Sweet paprika - to add a hint of spice to the potatoes.
    • Salad leaves - use the type you prefer. My low histamine readers will likely want to avoid spinach.
    • Tahini - to make the creamy dressing.
    • Salt and (optional) pepper - to season.

    Variations to the recipe

    To make the nachos vegan you can simply leave out the mozzarella cheese or use a vegan substitute if this works for you.

    Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and their quantities!

    sweet potatoes on a baking tray

    Step by step instructions

    Step 1

    Scatter the sweet potato and bell pepper onto your baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle sweet paprika over the sweet potatoes. Bake until cooked through and so the potatoes are slightly brown at the edges.

    Step 2

    Make the tahini sauce by combining the tahini and water, and stirring well until it comes together as a thick sauce. If you prefer a thicker texture add more tahini, or add water for a thinner consistency.

    Step 3

    Arrange your sweet potatoes on a plate, and add the bell pepper, corn, mozzarella and salad leaves. Drizzle over the tahini sauce and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper, if using. Enjoy!

    Recipe tips and notes

    • Bake the sweet potato until slightly crispy on the outside, with browning around the edges.
    • If you aren't a fan of tahini then you cab make a simple oil-based dressing instead.
    • For those who don't follow a low histamine diet, regular or smoked paprika can be used to season the potatoes as well.
    sweet potato nachos without beans on a white plate on a striped cloth.

    More healthy comfort food to enjoy

    Sweet potato burgers

    Coconut chicken skewers

    Sweet potato fishcakes

    Ricotta pasta with a pistachio crumb topping

    Roasted butternut squash risotto

    Cauliflower alfredo

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating if you tried the recipe!

    sweet potato nachos on a white plate on a striped cloth.

    Sweet potato nachos (without beans)

    Claire
    These vegetarian sweet potato nachos combine lots of fresh vegetables with fresh mozzarella and a simple tahini sauce. Without beans or wheat, these vegetarian sweet potato nachos are suitable for a gluten-free and low histamine diet.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Party food, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled, cut into rounds
    • ½ bell pepper sliced
    • ¼ cup corn
    • ½ ball fresh mozzarella pulled into bite size pieces
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika more to taste
    • salad leaves (avoid spinach if low histamine)
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    For the tahini sauce

    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 tablespoon warm water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Once at temperature scatter the sweet potato and bell pepper onto the tray. Drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle sweet paprika over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and the potatoes are slightly brown at the edges.
    • Make the tahini sauce by combining the tahini and water, and stirring well until it comes together as a thick sauce. If you prefer a thicker texture add more tahini, or add water for a thinner consistency.
    • Arrange your sweet potatoes on a plate, and add the bell pepper, corn, mozzarella and salad leaves. Drizzle over the tahini sauce and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper, if using. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • The sweet potatoes should be slightly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle.
    • Adjust the amount of spice to preference.
    • If you follow a low histamine diet then you may wish to check that your mozzarella doesn't come in vinegar.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients in this vegetarian sweet potato nachos recipe score 0 on the SIGHI list with the exception of:
    • tahini, for which sesame rates 1.
    • black pepper, which rates as 2.
    • ensure any salad leaves are low histamine.
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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