🍠 Honey-Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Feta & Herbs
Servings
4 (as a side or appetizer)
Total Time
35–40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
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2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1-inch rounds
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but 🔥)
Toppings
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⅓ cup crumbled feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese
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2–3 tbsp honey (warm, for drizzling)
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1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, finely chopped
Optional Flavor Boosters
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Pinch of chili flakes
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Splash of balsamic glaze
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Light squeeze of lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Prep the sweet potatoes
Slice into even 1-inch rounds. Pat dry (important for browning). -
Season
Toss slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. -
Roast
Arrange in a single layer.
Roast 20 minutes, flip, then roast another 10–15 minutes until deeply golden and fork-tender. -
Finish & serve
While hot:-
Sprinkle with cheese
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Drizzle generously with warm honey
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Finish with herbs (and optional chili flakes)
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Serve immediately for best texture.
❓ Q & A (The Good Stuff)
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Roast the sweet potatoes up to 1 day ahead. Reheat at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, then add toppings fresh.
Q: What cheese works best?
A:
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Feta → classic salty contrast
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Goat cheese → creamy & mild
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Blue cheese → bold, fancy, dinner-party vibes
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Ricotta salata → underrated but excellent
Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Totally.
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Swap honey for maple syrup or agave
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Use vegan feta or skip cheese and add toasted nuts instead
Q: How do I get them extra crispy?
A:
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Don’t overcrowd the pan
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Dry slices before oiling
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Roast on the top rack
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Optional: finish with 2–3 minutes under the broiler
Q: Can I air-fry these?
A: Yes!
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380°F for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway
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Add toppings after cooking
Q: What can I serve these with?
A:
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Grilled chicken or salmon
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Holiday spreads (Thanksgiving MVP)
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On top of a grain bowl
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As a fancy appetizer with toothpicks
Q: Sweet or savory version?
A:
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Sweeter: add cinnamon + extra honey
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More savory: reduce honey, add garlic & rosemary.