Description

Honey-Roasted Sweet Potato with Feta, Chilli Flakes & Crunchy Walnuts is a simple, colourful side dish packed with sweet, savoury and spicy flavours. Tender sweet potatoes are roasted until caramelised around the edges, then topped with creamy feta, toasted walnuts, chilli flakes and fresh herbs. A final drizzle of lemony honey brings everything together.

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges or cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts, roughly chopped

1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese

1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes, or to taste

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Pinch of flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the sweet potato wedges or cubes on a large baking sheet.

Add the olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.

Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer, leaving a little space between the pieces so they can roast properly. Roast for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender inside and caramelised around the edges.

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, place the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the walnuts become fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Transfer the hot roasted sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Scatter the crumbled feta and toasted walnuts evenly over the top.

Sprinkle the chilli flakes and fresh thyme over the sweet potatoes.

Mix the remaining tablespoon of honey with the fresh lemon juice, then drizzle it over the dish for a bright, sweet finish.

Garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Serve warm while the sweet potatoes are caramelised, the walnuts are crunchy and the feta is soft.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet. Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer so they roast and caramelise properly.

Turn the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting to help them brown more evenly.

Toast the walnuts carefully because they can burn quickly, so keep them moving in the skillet.

Adjust the chilli flakes according to your preferred level of heat.

For the best texture, serve the dish warm.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasted
Cuisine: Mediterranean