Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey and Feta
A delightful Mediterranean side dish featuring sweet potatoes, feta cheese, and honey that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes About 1.5 pounds.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the sweet potato rounds and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired, then arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle with honey while they are still warm.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the sweet potatoes and garnish with chopped parsley if using.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the olive oil mixture.
These sweet potato rounds can be made up to a day in advance; simply reheat them in a low oven before adding honey and feta.
Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and feta to suit your taste preferences.