Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta Recipe
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta offer a deliciously sweet and savory appetizer or side dish. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are roasted to a tender, golden perfection, then topped with creamy feta, a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, and an optional hint of cayenne for subtle heat. This easy recipe combines natural sweetness with tangy, salty flavors, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser or complement to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Lay the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping to allow even roasting.
- Season: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the sweet potato rounds. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, coating each slice thoroughly.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the sweet potato rounds for 20-25 minutes. Flip them halfway through cooking to achieve a golden brown, tender texture on both sides.
- Add Feta: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and immediately sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the hot rounds, allowing the cheese to soften slightly.
- Drizzle Honey and Add Thyme: Drizzle honey evenly over the sweet potato rounds, then sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves on top for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Add Cayenne (Optional): If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick to balance the sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the roasted sweet potato rounds warm as a flavorful appetizer or side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
Notes
- For crispier edges, cut the sweet potato rounds as evenly as possible to ensure uniform cooking.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme in a smaller amount if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred level of sweetness.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute the feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- This recipe can be doubled easily, just use multiple baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, honey and feta, sweet potato appetizer, easy side dish, baked sweet potatoes, healthy snack
