Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey and Feta
Ingredients
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2-3 large sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into ½-¾ inch thick rounds
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2-3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
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1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4-6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
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⅓ cup honey
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1 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
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Fresh thyme for garnish
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1 teaspoon fresh orange zest (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400-425°F (200-220°C)
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Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice into ½ to ¾-inch thick rounds, leaving skin on
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In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and orange zest if using. Add sweet potato rounds and toss to coat evenly
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Arrange sweet potato rounds in a single layer on a greased or lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece
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Roast for 10-12 minutes until the bottom is golden brown
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Carefully flip the rounds using a spatula and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until golden and tender
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Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter
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Top each round with crumbled feta cheese
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Drizzle generously with honey over each topped round
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Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds if using and garnish with fresh thyme
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Serve immediately while warm
This recipe serves 4-6 people as a side dish or appetizer. The sweet potato rounds offer natural sweetness enhanced by honey, while the feta adds a salty, tangy contrast that creates the perfect balance of flavors.