Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Whipped Feta
Caramelized maple-cinnamon sweet potatoes piled on a creamy, lemony whipped feta and topped with pomegranate arils, green onions, parsley, and a drizzle of honey. It’s sweet, salty, tangy, and a little spicy, and the whipped feta can be made up to 2 days ahead, so it’s an easy one to bring to Thanksgiving or any holiday table.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 370kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For the Lemony Whipped Feta
- 1 cup fat free greek yogurt
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Garnishes:
- chopped fresh parsley
- honey drizzle
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- flaky salt
Instructions
- To make this recipe, start by preheating your oven to 400 F. Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into 1½-inch pieces, and add them to a large bowl.
- Pour in the olive oil and maple syrup, then add the cinnamon, ground ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Toss everything together until every piece is well coated.
- Next, spread the sweet potatoes into an even layer on a large baking sheet. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to use two so they aren’t overcrowded.
- Transfer them to the oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re tender on the inside with golden, caramelized edges.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, make the lemony whipped feta. Add the Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and there are no clumps of feta left.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, spread the whipped feta onto a large serving platter, then pile the roasted sweet potatoes on top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, a drizzle of honey, the sliced green onions, pomegranate arils, and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 24355IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg
