Description
These Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or side dish, these roasted sweet potatoes are topped with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and nuts for an extra crunch. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness that elevates this dish to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Add Toppings: Top each sweet potato bite with feta cheese, parsley, and nuts if desired. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
In a large bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Notes
- For a savory version, omit honey and nuts and add a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- These bites work well as appetizers or side dishes.
- Goat cheese or blue cheese can be used as alternatives to feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sweet potato bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 230 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
