Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey and Feta
Sweet potato rounds with honey and feta are a scrumptious appetizer or side dish that beautifully merges earthy sweetness with creamy tang. Baked to crispy perfection, these colorful rounds are drizzled with golden honey and topped with crumbled feta cheese, creating an irresistible sweet-savory bite. Perfect for any occasion, they’ll have your guests coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 50g)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Drizzle warm rounds with honey and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Substitute maple syrup for honey or goat cheese for feta to switch up flavors. - For added spice, sprinkle cinnamon or paprika on the sweet potatoes before baking. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C).