Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey and Feta

 

These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey and Feta are a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Roasted until tender and caramelized, the sweet potatoes are drizzled with honey, topped with creamy feta, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Ideal as an appetizer, side, or snack!

Ingredients:

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp honey (regular or hot honey)
• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
• Additional honey for drizzling
  

  Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the sweet potatoes: Wash and slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Season: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they’re well coated.
  4. Roast: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender.
  5. Finish: Remove from the oven, drizzle with  honey, and top with crumbled feta  cheese. Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley.
  6. Serve: Add extra honey drizzle for added sweetness, if desired.

  Tips:

  • Optional Garnishes: Add chili flakes for extra heat or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Customize: Use spicy honey for an added kick, or experiment with different fresh herbs like thyme.