Description
Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds are a flavorful and easy appetizer or side dish featuring thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked to crispy perfection, glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-balsamic mixture, and topped with creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs. This recipe combines sweet, savory, and herbal notes for a deliciously balanced bite that’s perfect for entertaining or a simple weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Honey-Balsamic Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings & Garnishes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
- Toasted pine nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Coat sweet potatoes: Place the peeled and thinly sliced sweet potatoes into a large bowl and toss with olive oil until each slice is evenly coated.
- Make glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the sweet and tangy glaze.
- Combine sweet potatoes and glaze: Pour the honey-balsamic mixture over the oiled sweet potato slices and toss gently to ensure every piece is coated with the flavorful glaze.
- Arrange and bake: Lay the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through baking to promote even cooking. For crispier edges, broil the rounds for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Add toppings: Remove the baked sweet potato rounds from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top, followed by chopped fresh rosemary and thyme if using. Optionally, garnish with toasted pine nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the honey feta sweet potato rounds immediately while still warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Peel the sweet potatoes for a smoother texture, but you can leave the skin on if preferred for extra fiber.
- For uniform cooking, slice sweet potatoes as evenly as possible (about 1/8 inch thickness).
- Broiling time is short—watch closely to prevent burning when crisping edges.
- Fresh herbs are optional but add great aroma and flavor depth; dried herbs can be used alternatively, but reduce quantities as they are more concentrated.
- Toasted pine nuts add a lovely crunch and nutty flavor but can be omitted for a nut-free option.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
