Caramelized Sweet Potatoes Maple Feta
Roasted sweet potatoes glazed with maple, topped with creamy feta and toasted walnuts for contrasting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, for drizzling
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 125 grams crumbled feta cheese
- 30 grams walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sweet potato cubes with olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the cubes halfway through, until caramelized and tender.
- Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Top with crumbled feta and toasted walnuts, then drizzle with the remaining maple syrup. Serve warm.
Notes
For the best caramelization, ensure sweet potato cubes are in a single even layer on the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 6 g