Honey Feta Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
These Honey Feta Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious and simple appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato rounds topped with tangy feta cheese, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of sweet honey. Perfectly roasted to tender golden perfection, these bites combine savory and sweet flavors in every bite, making them an ideal snack or party treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the sweet potatoes to a perfect golden brown.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking during roasting.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and sliced sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Brush both sides of the sweet potato slices with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance flavor.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potato rounds in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are fork-tender and golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and Arrange: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle each sweet potato round generously with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped thyme for a burst of savory and herbal notes.
- Drizzle Honey: Evenly drizzle honey over the sweet potato bites to add a delightful sweetness that complements the feta and thyme.
- Serve: Serve the honey feta sweet potato bites warm or at room temperature, making them ideal for immediate enjoyment or a casual gathering.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, try using smoked paprika or cayenne pepper instead of garlic powder.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with rosemary or oregano if preferred.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and reheated briefly in the oven before serving.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese and replace honey with maple syrup.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly to ensure even roasting.
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