Description
These caramelized sweet potatoes with maple, feta, and walnuts are a flavorful side dish combining sweet roasted potatoes, creamy feta cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and rich maple syrup. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 125 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 30 grams walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized around the edges.
- While the potatoes roast, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the top.
- Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure proper caramelization.
- Goat cheese can be substituted for feta cheese.
- Pecans or almonds work well instead of walnuts.
- Add dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for extra sweetness and color.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free feta or omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
