Description
Sweet Potato Bites with Honey and Feta are a delicious and colorful appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato rounds drizzled with warm honey and topped with tangy feta cheese, juicy pomegranate arils, and fresh parsley. Perfectly seasoned with thyme, garlic powder, cayenne, sea salt, and black pepper, this easy-to-make dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig of thyme (leaves only, chopped)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Dash of cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (or yams, scrubbed well, and cut into ½-inch rounds)
Toppings
- 2 tbsp honey (warmed)
- 2 tbsp feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp pomegranate arils
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chopped thyme leaves, garlic powder, a dash of cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly blended.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Add the sweet potato rounds to the bowl and toss gently until each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture on both sides.
- Arrange for Roasting: Place the coated sweet potato slices in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they roast evenly.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through the cooking time to achieve tender and caramelized edges.
- Add Toppings: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and immediately drizzle them with warmed honey. Then sprinkle evenly with feta cheese crumbles, pomegranate arils, and fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato bites warm as a flavorful appetizer or side dish and enjoy their blend of sweet, savory, and tart flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme leaves for the best flavor, but dried thyme can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Warm the honey slightly to make it easier to drizzle evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform thickness to ensure even roasting.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as the sweet potatoes can soften if left too long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
