Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta is a delightful side dish featuring crispy, golden sweet potato slices seasoned with a warm blend of spices and drizzled with honey. Finished with tangy crumbled feta and fresh herbs, this recipe balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors for a perfect crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and sliced into rounds)
Seasonings & Coating
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon honey (regular or hot)
- 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
Toppings & Garnish
- Additional honey (for serving)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (for topping)
- Fresh chives or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes evenly and crisply.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice each potato into ⅓-inch thick rounds to ensure they cook evenly.
- Coat with Oil: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Add the sweet potato rounds and toss gently to coat them evenly with the oil.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper over the sweet potato slices. Drizzle the tablespoon of honey on top. Toss again to distribute the seasoning and honey evenly over all the rounds.
- First Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. This initial cooking will start to soften the potatoes and develop flavor.
- Flip & Continue Roasting: Carefully flip the sweet potato rounds to the other side for even browning. Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Transfer & Season: Use a spatula to transfer the roasted sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Season with a little additional salt to enhance flavor.
- Add Honey & Feta: Drizzle more honey over the warm potatoes to add sweetness. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly on top for a creamy, tangy contrast.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish by scattering chopped fresh chives or parsley over the platter. Serve the roasted sweet potato rounds warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot honey instead of regular honey.
- Sweet potatoes can vary in thickness; adjust roasting time slightly if slices are thicker or thinner.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent honey and oil from dripping in the oven.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, honey sweet potato rounds, feta sweet potato, spiced sweet potato recipe, easy side dish
