Roasted Sweet Potato with Honey Feta (Printable View)
Caramelized sweet potato rounds with creamy feta, honey, and fresh herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
→ For Roasting
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Topping
06 - 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat and spread evenly.
03 - Roast for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the rounds are golden and lightly caramelized at the edges.
04 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
05 - Arrange the sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, drizzle with honey, and finish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and a dash of black pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between caramelized sweet potatoes and salty feta hits every craving at once
- They look impressive but come together in under 40 minutes with almost zero active work
- Everyone reaches for just one more round even after saying they are full
02 -
- Do not crowd the baking sheet or the sweet potatoes will steam instead of roast
- Letting them cool for just a few minutes makes the feta melt slightly into the warm rounds
03 -
- Warming the honey for 10 seconds makes it drizzle more evenly
- A light finishing salt on top right before serving makes the flavors sing