Description
A delicious side dish featuring sweet potatoes roasted with maple syrup, topped with tangy feta cheese and crunchy candied pecans. Perfect for holidays or any day.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with maple syrup, olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese and candied pecans.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American