Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Tender roasted sweet potatoes glazed with honey, finished with creamy goat cheese and toasted walnuts for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Servings
2–4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons honey
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne (optional, for heat)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings
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3 oz (85 g) goat cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
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Optional garnish: fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and chili flakes.
Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
2. Glaze with Honey
Remove from oven and drizzle honey over the hot sweet potatoes.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes until glossy and lightly sticky.
3. Finish and Serve
Transfer to a serving dish.
While still warm, sprinkle with goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
Garnish with herbs if using.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes.
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Roast sweet potatoes ahead and reheat
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Add goat cheese and walnuts just before serving
Q: Can I make it vegan?
Yes.
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Replace honey with maple syrup or agave
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Use vegan goat cheese or omit cheese and add extra nuts
Q: What can I substitute for goat cheese?
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Feta
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Ricotta salata
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Blue cheese (for stronger flavor)
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Burrata (add at the end)
Q: How do I toast walnuts?
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Skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring
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Or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 7–8 minutes
Watch closely — they burn fast.
Q: Can I add protein?
Great with:
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Grilled chicken
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Roasted chickpeas
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Lentils
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Crispy bacon (if not vegetarian)
Q: Is this more sweet or savory?
Balanced.
The honey adds sweetness, goat cheese brings tang, walnuts add bitterness and crunch.
Q: Can I make it spicier?
Yes.
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Increase chili flakes
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Add a drizzle of hot honey
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Sprinkle with smoked paprika.