Description
Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds are a delightful and easy appetizer or side dish featuring roasted sweet potato slices topped with salty feta cheese and drizzled with sweet honey. Optional garnishes like fresh thyme, nuts, and balsamic glaze add extra layers of flavor and texture, making this recipe both simple and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds to ensure even roasting.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat while you prepare the baking sheet.
- Arrange: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer without overlapping to ensure they roast evenly.
- Roast: Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned. Test doneness by piercing with a fork.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the sweet potato rounds to cool for a few minutes to keep the toppings from melting too quickly.
- Top: Evenly sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the warm sweet potatoes so it starts to soften slightly.
- Drizzle: Pour honey generously over the feta-topped sweet potato rounds to add a sweet contrast.
- Add Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped thyme leaves and chopped walnuts or pecans on top for added flavor and crunch.
- Balsamic Glaze (Optional): Drizzle balsamic glaze over the rounds for a tangy finish that complements the honey and feta.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato rounds warm as an appetizer or side dish to enjoy their full flavor and texture.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes should be sliced uniformly for even cooking.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- The nuts add texture but can be omitted for a nut-free dish.
- Balsamic glaze is optional but adds a nice tangy sweetness that pairs well with the honey and feta.
- These rounds can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 5-6 rounds)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: sweet potato rounds, honey feta sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, appetizer recipe, easy vegetarian appetizer
