Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta offer a delightful balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Crispy on the edges with tender centers, these rounds are seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with creamy feta and a drizzle of honey. Perfect as a side dish or an elegant appetizer, they bring warmth and a burst of color to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and sliced into ⅓-inch rounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (regular or hot)
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- Additional honey, for serving
- Extra kosher salt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp and caramelize the sweet potato edges properly.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and pat dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice them into ⅓-inch thick rounds to ensure they cook evenly and hold their shape.
- Coat the Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet, then add the sweet potato rounds. Toss gently to evenly coat all slices with oil for a crispy texture once roasted.
- Season for Flavor: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper over the potato rounds. Drizzle the honey over them, then toss again to coat each slice evenly with the seasonings and honey.
- First Bake: Arrange the coated sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing them to start roasting and caramelizing.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Carefully flip each sweet potato round to the other side and return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the slices are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Prepare for Serving: Carefully transfer the roasted sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Season lightly with additional kosher salt as desired.
- Add Toppings and Garnish: Drizzle extra honey over the warm rounds, crumble feta cheese evenly on top, and finish with chopped fresh chives or parsley for a bright, herbal note.
- Serve Warm: Serve the roasted sweet potato rounds warm to enjoy the full contrast of crispy edges, sweet honey, and creamy feta.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a different tangy flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer less or more heat.
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any oil or honey from dripping into the oven.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding feta to avoid melting too quickly.
- These rounds make a great side dish for grilled meats or a tasty vegetarian appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato rounds, honey and feta, autumn side dish, roasted vegetables, healthy appetizer
