🍠 Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Feta & Crunchy Walnuts

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min
Style: Mediterranean-inspired, nourishing, naturally sweet

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⭐ Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes or thick slices

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but recommended)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Mediterranean Toppings

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped

• 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint (optional)

• Extra drizzle of olive oil or maple syrup (optional)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

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2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

1. Add cubed sweet potatoes to a bowl.

2. Toss with:

   • olive oil

   • maple syrup/honey

   • cinnamon

   • smoked paprika

   • salt

   • pepper

3. Mix well until everything is coated.

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3. Roast Until Caramelized

Spread sweet potatoes evenly on the tray.
Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until:
✔ edges are caramelized
✔ centers are soft
✔ color is golden and sticky

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4. Add the Mediterranean Toppings

Transfer sweet potatoes to a serving dish and top with:

• crumbled feta

• toasted walnuts

Add optional:

• fresh parsley or mint

• an extra drizzle of maple or olive oil

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🌿 Serve

Perfect as a side dish with:

• Grilled chicken

• Salmon

• Halloumi

• Lentils

• Mediterranean rice bowls

Great warm or at room temperature!

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💡 Variations

• Add pomegranate seeds

• Add a squeeze of lemon for freshness

• Add chili flakes for heat

• Add a spoon of Greek yogurt on the side