Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta perfectly balance savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in a show-stopping side dish. Tender sweet potato slices are roasted until caramelized with warming spices like cinnamon and cumin, then finished with a sticky honey drizzle and salty crumbled feta. With crispy edges and a buttery soft center, this recipe is elegant enough for a holiday table yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 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
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- Additional honey, for serving
Instructions
Prep
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry. Slice the potatoes into even 1/3-inch thick round slices (leave the skin on).
Oil the Tray
Drizzle the olive oil directly onto a large rimmed sheet tray (or two trays, to avoid overcrowding). Add the sweet potato rounds and turn them to coat evenly in the oil.
Arrange
Spread the potatoes out in a single layer. Ensure the rounds are not touching or overlapping; giving them space is crucial for roasting rather than steaming.
Season
Sprinkle the cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of honey. Toss the potatoes once more to ensure the spices and honey are distributed well.
Roast
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Flip
Remove the tray, flip each potato round over, and return to the oven for another 20 to 25 minutes. They are done when the potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
Garnish
Carefully transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving platter. Season with a little extra salt if desired.
Serve
Drizzle with a little extra honey, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Space is Key: Do not crowd the pan. If the potato slices are touching, they will release moisture and steam, preventing those delicious crispy edges from forming. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
Hot Honey: For an extra kick, substitute regular honey for “hot honey” (honey infused with chili peppers). This amplifies the sweet and spicy flavor profile significantly.
Keep the Skin: There is no need to peel the potatoes. The skin holds the rounds together and becomes pleasantly chewy and caramelized when roasted at high heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: roasted sweet potato rounds, spicy sweet potatoes, honey feta sweet potatoes, holiday side dishes, thanksgiving vegetable recipes, gluten free side dish, roasted vegetable platter