Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta offer a delightful blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. The sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted to a golden crisp with a spice mix of cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander, then drizzled with honey and topped with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs for a vibrant and irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes and Seasonings
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon regular or hot honey (spicy is delicious!)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- Additional honey, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the sweet potato rounds to perfection.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into ⅓-inch thick rounds ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Coat with Oil: Drizzle olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the sweet potato slices on the sheet, making sure they do not touch each other. Turn them to coat evenly in the olive oil. You may need two trays depending on the size of your potatoes to avoid crowding.
- Add Spices and Honey: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle the honey on top. Toss or turn the potatoes again to ensure they are well coated with all the seasonings and honey.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, carefully flip each sweet potato round to promote even cooking and roast for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Transfer and Season: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and carefully transfer them to a serving platter. Lightly sprinkle with additional kosher salt to enhance flavor.
- Add Honey and Feta: Drizzle a little more honey over the warm potatoes. Crumble the feta cheese generously over the top and finish by sprinkling freshly chopped chives or parsley for a fresh herbal touch.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy these delicious roasted sweet potato rounds while warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the sweet potato slices on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute regular honey with hot honey for an added spicy kick.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley complement the sweet and savory flavors nicely but can be omitted or replaced with cilantro if preferred.
- Sweet potatoes should be sliced evenly to ensure consistent roasting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
