Description
Sweet Potato Bites with Honey and Feta are a delightful appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato rounds seasoned with thyme, garlic, cayenne, and seasoned with honey, feta cheese, and pomegranate arils for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig thyme leaves, chopped
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Dash of cayenne pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 large sweet potatoes (or yams), scrubbed 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 prepare for roasting.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chopped thyme leaves, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss thoroughly, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture on both sides.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the seasoned sweet potato rounds in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, flipping the rounds halfway through to achieve tender and caramelized edges.
- Add Toppings: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and immediately drizzle them with warmed honey. Then, evenly sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles, pomegranate arils, and chopped fresh parsley on top.
- Serve: Arrange the sweet potato bites on a serving platter and serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- Warm the honey slightly to make drizzling easier and more even.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Sweet potatoes can be substituted with yams for a similar taste and texture.
- Make sure sweet potato rounds are cut evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
