Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta Recipe
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta are a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are seasoned with a fragrant mix of cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes, then roasted to golden perfection. Topped with a drizzle of honey, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this dish makes a perfect side or appetizer that’s both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Rounds
- 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and sliced into ⅓-inch thick rounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 tablespoon honey (regular or hot)
Toppings and Garnish
- Additional honey (for serving)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the sweet potatoes to a crispy golden brown.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice each potato into ⅓-inch thick round slices to ensure even cooking.
- Coat the Potatoes: On a large rimmed sheet tray, drizzle the olive oil and add the sweet potato rounds. Toss or turn them to evenly coat each slice in the oil.
- Season and Sweeten: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle the tablespoon of honey on top. Toss again to ensure all slices are well coated in the seasonings and honey.
- Roast the Potatoes: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip each sweet potato round carefully to ensure even roasting on both sides. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and have crispy edges.
- Transfer and Season: Carefully move the roasted sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Season with additional kosher salt to taste.
- Add Final Touches: Drizzle a little more honey over the sweet potatoes, then generously crumble the feta cheese on top. Garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley to add color and freshness.
- Serve Warm: Serve the sweet potato rounds while warm to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with a creamy feta finish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a rimmed baking sheet to allow air circulation around the potatoes.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Use hot honey for a spicy-sweet kick or regular honey for a mild sweetness.
- Sweet potatoes should be sliced evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- These can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Feta adds a salty contrast, but you can substitute with goat cheese if preferred.
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, honey and feta, sweet potato rounds, baked sweet potatoes, Mediterranean side dish, healthy roasted vegetables
