Description
Caramelized sweet potatoes roasted with pure maple syrup, topped with tangy feta and crunchy toasted walnuts—an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish for holidays or weeknights.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
1 tbsp extra maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
5. Transfer to a serving platter.
6. Sprinkle with feta and toasted walnuts.
7. Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving warm.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan—give the sweet potatoes space to caramelize.
Swap walnuts for pecans or pumpkin seeds.
Goat cheese or blue cheese can replace feta for different flavor profiles.
Best served warm, but also tasty at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg