Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta Recipe
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta offer a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Crispy on the edges and tender inside, they are drizzled with honey and topped with tangy feta and fresh herbs, making them an irresistible side or appetizer suitable for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes & Oil
- 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and sliced into ⅓-inch rounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Honey & Cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey (regular or hot)
- Additional honey for serving
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (for topping)
Garnish
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure that the sweet potato rounds roast evenly and develop a crispy, golden exterior.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and thoroughly dry the sweet potatoes. Carefully slice them into ⅓-inch thick rounds, ensuring they are uniform to cook evenly and hold their shape during roasting.
- Coat the Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the sweet potato rounds on the sheet and toss them gently to ensure every slice is evenly coated with oil, which helps to achieve a crisp texture.
- Season for Flavor: Sprinkle all the spices and seasonings—cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper—over the potatoes. Drizzle the tablespoon of honey over the slices and toss gently again to distribute the spices and honey fully across all rounds.
- First Bake: Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, allowing them to start cooking through and develop color.
- Flip and Continue Baking: After 20 minutes, carefully flip each sweet potato round to the other side to promote even roasting and crisping. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and slightly crispy.
- Transfer to Serving Platter: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven and gently transfer them to a serving platter. Season lightly with additional kosher salt to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle more honey over the warm sweet potato rounds, crumble the feta cheese evenly on top, and finish with freshly chopped chives or parsley for a fresh herbal note. Serve immediately while warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For thinner crispy edges, slice the sweet potatoes evenly and avoid slices thinner than ⅓ inch to prevent burning.
- Use hot honey to add an extra subtle heat if preferred, balancing the sweetness with spice.
- Make sure to flip the potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning.
- This dish can be served as a side or a vegetarian appetizer.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a single layer on a baking sheet to retain crispiness.
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