Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey Feta, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- Block of feta cheese packed in brine
- Honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice them into uniform rounds, about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced sweet potato rounds with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet(s), ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl.
- Once the sweet potato rounds are done, arrange them on a serving platter and sprinkle the crumbled feta over the warm rounds.
- Drizzle honey generously over the entire dish and garnish with chopped mint or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: For best results, slice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting. You can substitute feta with goat cheese or ricotta, and honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.