Japanese Yam Rounds with Hummus & Sriracha

Oil-free baked Japanese yam rounds served with hummus and a drizzle of sriracha! This sweet and spicy combo is a great snack or appetizer!

It’s a big day here at F&V, guys.

Today, I’m getting a new dishwasher installed! 

It’s true, I tend to be hard on dishwashers, demanding that they deal with dishes saturated from recipe testing. 

However, in my defense, this dishwasher just wasn’t that great from the start. 

It had a bit of a funky smell when I moved in that took ages to wear off and somehow the dishes managed to come out dirtier *after* a cleaning cycle.

Gross. 

So here’s to hoping that the new dishwasher can keep up with me. 

Anyway, the snack I’m sharing with you today is easy on the dishwasher, and on the assembly! 

This oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan recipe is to assemble and even easier to devour. 

The snack: Japanese Yam Rounds with Hummus & Sriracha!

The situation: It’s the perfect game time snack whether you’re playing Jackbox Games this weekend or watching the Super Bowl. 

The Easiest Vegan Appetizer

This is an old recipe made new.

With all of the cookbook recipe testing and writing, I needed to share something with you guys that was quick and easy. 

So, I’ve been eating Japanese Yam Rounds with Hummus & Sriracha for years!

I’m not sure when or how it was that my baked yams found their way into hummus and then into sriracha.

Whether it was intentional or a happy merging of ingredients in my bowl, I’m so grateful I made the pairing. 

The combination of sweet yam, savory hummus, and spicy sriracha is indescribably satisfying and comforting. 

I can’t wait for you to try it!

My Favorite Japanese Yams Recipe

I discovered recently that if I add purple sweet potatoes to my Whole Foods cart, Japanese yams are often delivered instead.

Most likely because the poor personal shopper fulfilling the order doesn’t know the difference between all those taters. 

But I’m not complaining. 

For whatever reason, Japanese yams themselves aren’t listed as an option for delivery, so I’m always ecstatic when they arrive by mistake. 

M says the taste just like any old sweet tater, but I know better.

They’re pure magic. 

Fluffy and cake-y with a sweet interior; these yams smell like birthday cake while they’re baking in the oven! 

What You Need to Make Japanese Yam Rounds

So, here’s what you need:

• Japanese yams
• hummus 
• Sriracha or hot sauce

That’s it! 

How to Make Japanese Yam Rounds

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Scrub the Japanese yams and remove the skins with a potato peeler if you want to. 

I usually do because I find that the skins can be a little tough when baked oil-free, but it’s entirely up to you! 

Slice your yams into 1/4 – 1/2” rounds with a large knife, then arrange them on a baking sheet so none of them are touching.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping once halfway through to ensure even baking. 

The sweet potato rounds should be fork tender and golden brown on both sides. 

I like to squeeze them a bit to check for doneness; they’ll give a little in the center if they’re good to go! 

How to Decorate Japanese Yam Rounds

Remove the yams from the oven and transfer them to a plate or platter to serve. 

Top each round with a spoonful of hummus and a drizzle of sriracha. 

Adjust your sriracha drizzle based on how spicy you’d like your yams. 

For more heat, try a heavy-handed squeeze, and for less intensity, go a little lighter! 

Serve them immediately warm with any additional toppings you’d like. 

No forks are required for eating here; this is plant-based finger-food at its finest. 

How to Serve Japanese Yam Rounds

Enjoy these Japanese Yam Rounds with Hummus & Sriracha as a quick snack or appetizer. 

You can dress them up with optional toppings like microgreens, sesame seeds, and hemp hearts to serve. 

Most of the time I serve mine on a messy platter nacho-style; sweet potato rounds on the base topped with dollops of hummus and abstract sriracha drizzle.

If you can’t find Japanese Yams near you, try this recipe with any sweet potato of your choosing. 

Or, you can try my Whole Foods ordering trick and see if you get lucky…no promises! 

This recipe serves one, so feel free to bake multiple yams to double or triple the recipe to serve more.

Enjoy!

More Vegan Appetizers

• Pea Pesto Sweet Potato Poppers

• Eggplant Rounds With Herbed Yogurt Sauce

• Baked Tempeh Tots

• Lentil Walnut Beet Balls

• Cajun Cauliflower Poppers

• Golden Sesame Squash Fries

I Want to Hear From You

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XO Lauren

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