Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Feta & Crunchy Walnuts Bliss
Delight in the sweet and savory flavors of caramelized sweet potatoes, enhanced with rich maple syrup, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts for a perfect side dish or a satisfying main.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them to the dish.
- Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg