Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta are a flavorful and vibrant side dish featuring sweet potatoes coated in a blend of warm spices, honey, and olive oil, then roasted until crispy and golden. Topped with tangy crumbled feta and fresh herbs, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, ideal for any meal or as a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and sliced into ⅓-inch rounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
Seasoning Blend
- 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 (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (regular or hot)
Topping
- Additional honey (for serving)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potato rounds to a crispy perfection.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Slice them into ⅓-inch thick rounds evenly to ensure uniform roasting.
- Coat with Oil: Drizzle the olive oil onto a large rimmed sheet tray. Add the sweet potato rounds to the tray and turn them gently to coat each slice evenly with the oil.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper over the potatoes. Drizzle the tablespoon of honey evenly over them, then turn the potatoes again to ensure every piece is well coated with the seasoning blend.
- First Bake: Place the sheet tray in the oven and bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, allowing them to start softening and developing a golden color.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Carefully flip each sweet potato round to promote even cooking and crisping. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the potatoes are golden brown throughout.
- Transfer to Platter: Remove the sheet tray from the oven and carefully transfer the roasted sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Sprinkle with a little extra salt to taste.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle additional honey over the potatoes to enhance the sweetness and contrast with the savory spices. Then crumble the feta cheese evenly on top and garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish.
- Serve Warm: Serve the roasted sweet potato rounds warm for the best flavor and texture, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a baking sheet with a wire rack so air can circulate under the sweet potato rounds.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, omit the feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- These can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- Pair well with grilled meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato rounds, honey and feta, side dish, vegetarian, baked sweet potatoes
