Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Feta & Crunchy Walnuts Delight
Delight in these caramelized sweet potatoes topped with maple syrup, feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with feta cheese and walnuts.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the feta is slightly golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a crunchier texture, toast the walnuts before adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg