Description
These Sweet Potato Bites with Honey and Feta are irresistible roasted snacks perfect for any occasion. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, each bite is enhanced with a touch of honey sweetness, creamy feta cheese, and the burst of fresh pomegranate arils, finished with fresh parsley and aromatic thyme for a flavorful, elegant appetizer or side dish.
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, 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 your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped thyme leaves, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Add the sweet potato rounds to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure each slice is coated on both sides with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the coated sweet potato slices out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overlap for uniform cooking.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through to achieve tender, caramelized edges.
- Add Toppings: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and while still warm, drizzle them with the warmed honey. Sprinkle feta cheese crumbles, pomegranate arils, and finely chopped fresh parsley on top for a burst of flavor and color.
- Serve: Arrange the sweet potato bites on a serving platter and enjoy immediately as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the sweet potato slices uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper slightly.
- Warm the honey slightly to make drizzling easier and more even.
- Feta can be substituted with goat cheese for a different tangy flavor.
- Pomegranate arils add a refreshing burst; if unavailable, dried cranberries or chopped nuts work as alternatives.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
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: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
