🍠 Mediterranean Roasted Sweet Potato with Honey & Feta

⭐ Overview

Perfect as a side dish or light vegetarian main. Warm roasted sweet potatoes are drizzled with honey, sprinkled with creamy feta, and brightened with fresh herbs and olive oil.

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🧾 Ingredients (serves 3–4)

For the roasted sweet potatoes

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into cubes or wedges

• 2–3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp dried oregano

For the topping

• 3–4 tbsp crumbled feta

• 1–2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional but adds Mediterranean brightness)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for finishing)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or mint

• Optional: chili flakes or Aleppo pepper

• Optional: toasted walnuts or pine nuts

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🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the sweet potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and oregano.

3. Spread on a baking tray in a single layer.

2. Roast

Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are caramelized and lightly crisp.

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3. Finish with toppings

Once hot out of the oven:

1. Drizzle with honey.

2. Sprinkle generously with feta.

3. Add chopped parsley or mint.

4. Drizzle a little extra olive oil and lemon juice.

5. Add chili flakes for a mild heat (optional).

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🍽️ To Serve

• Pair with grilled chicken, salmon, or falafel.

• Serve over arugula with olives for a Mediterranean warm salad.

• Add chickpeas to turn it into a hearty vegetarian bowl.

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🔄 Variations

• Add tahini drizzle for a Middle Eastern twist.

• Use rosemary or thyme instead of oregano.

• Swap feta for goat cheese if you want a creamier finish.