Roasted Sweet Potato with Feta and Herbs
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
There’s something about fall that invites us to slow down, roast everything in sight and fill the kitchen with cozy aromas. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Sweet potatoes, with their caramelized edges and buttery centers, become the perfect canvas for a crumble of tangy feta and a handful of fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary or parsley.
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that supports immune function, healthy eyesight and gives them that gorgeous orange color.
Whether you serve it as a side dish for roasted chicken or spoon it over a bed of greens for a hearty vegetarian meal, this roasted sweet potato recipe captures the essence of fall - warm, wholesome and nourishing.
Total Time:
40 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Amount
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes, sliced ½ inch thick
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. honey or maple syrup
Pinch chili flakes
Coarse salt and pepper to taste
1⁄4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Add to large, lined sheet pan and add olive oil, spices, honey and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Toss to coat all the sweet potatoes, then spread out in an even layer.
Step 4
Cook for 30-35 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes.
Step 5
Serve on a platter and top with parsley, crumbled feta. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
