Description
This delicious recipe features roasted sweet potato rounds perfectly seasoned with a blend of warm spices and drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness. Topped with crumbled feta and fresh herbs, these sweet potato slices make a delightful, crispy, and flavorful side dish or appetizer that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes
Seasoning & Toppings
- 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 regular or hot honey (spicy is delicious!)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- Additional honey, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for roasting the sweet potato rounds.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice each potato into approximately ⅓-inch thick round slices to ensure even roasting.
- Coat with oil: Drizzle the olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Add the sweet potato slices and gently turn them to coat evenly in the oil. Use two baking sheets if needed to avoid crowding; the slices should not touch to ensure proper roasting.
- Season and sweeten: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the sweet potato rounds. Drizzle the tablespoon of honey on top, then turn the slices again to coat them well with all the seasonings and honey.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Place the baking sheet(s) in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and carefully flip each sweet potato round to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Continue roasting: Return the baking sheet(s) to the oven and roast for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are golden and crisp around the edges.
- Plate and garnish: Carefully transfer the sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Season lightly with more salt if desired. Drizzle additional honey over the top, crumble the feta cheese evenly across the rounds, and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve warm: Serve the roasted sweet potato rounds warm as a delicious side dish or appetizer that balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the potato slices are spread out with space between them on the baking sheet.
- Adjust the amount of honey and red pepper flakes to suit your preference for sweetness and heat.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese or a dairy-free cheese alternative if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, leafy green salads, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
