Description
Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds are a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the tanginess of feta cheese, drizzled with honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- Peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
- Carefully slice the peeled sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Preheat the oven and arrange the sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes until tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Once roasted, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the sweet potato rounds.
- Drizzle with honey and optional balsamic glaze, and garnish with walnuts or pecans if desired.
Notes
- For even cooking, try to slice the sweet potatoes uniformly.
- A mandoline slicer can help achieve consistent thickness.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg