Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Sweet Potato Bites with a perfect balance of honey sweetness, savory feta, and fresh pomegranate, roasted to caramelized perfection and garnished with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig thyme (leaves only, chopped)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Dash cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (or yams, scrubbed well, cut into ½-inch rounds)
- 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.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chopped thyme leaves, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, mixing well to blend all flavors.
- Coat Sweet Potato Slices: Add the sweet potato rounds into the bowl with the seasoning mixture and toss thoroughly until each slice is evenly coated on both sides.
- Arrange for Roasting: Lay the sweet potato slices out 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 slices halfway through to achieve caramelization and tenderness.
- Add Toppings: Remove the roasted sweet potato bites from the oven, drizzle with warmed honey, and top evenly with feta cheese crumbles, pomegranate arils, and freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato bites warm as a delightful appetizer or side dish and enjoy.
Notes
- Use yams as a substitute if sweet potatoes are unavailable.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and garlic powder to your preferred spice level.
- Warming the honey makes it easier to drizzle evenly.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit altogether.
- Ensure sweet potato slices are uniform thickness for even roasting.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 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: 12 mg
