Description
These Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds offer a delightful balance of sweetness, saltiness, and savory flavors. Roasted to golden perfection, the tender sweet potato slices are topped with rich feta cheese, a drizzle of warm honey, and optional fresh thyme and red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. This easy-to-make appetizer or side dish is perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasoning & Toppings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into uniform ½-inch thick rounds to ensure even roasting and tenderness.
- Toss with Oil and Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated for balanced flavor and crispiness.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated sweet potato rounds on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they aren’t overlapping, to ensure they roast evenly.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the rounds are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Add Honey and Toppings: Once roasted, drizzle warm honey over the sweet potato rounds. Then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, fresh thyme leaves, and red pepper flakes if using, for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato rounds immediately to enjoy their optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- For even cooking, make sure the sweet potato slices are uniform in thickness.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Adjust the amount of honey and red pepper flakes to your taste preference.
- Fresh thyme adds an aromatic herb flavor, but it is optional.
- Serve immediately to maintain crispiness; leftovers can be reheated but might lose some texture.
