Description
A delicious and quick recipe for caramelized sweet potatoes topped with maple syrup and feta cheese, perfect for a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potatoes before baking.
- Make sure to check the sweet potatoes for doneness, as cooking times may vary based on size.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg