Best Baked Sweet Potato with Feta
The Best Baked Sweet Potato with Feta is a deliciously satisfying dish that brings together the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the tangy creaminess of feta cheese. This recipe not only captivates your taste buds with its unique blend of spices but also serves as a versatile side dish for any meal, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, this baked treat is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy option packed with vitamins and nutrients. Get ready to indulge in a flavor explosion that will elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture onto the cut sides of the sweet potatoes.
- Place the sweet potatoes cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- After baking, drizzle honey over each potato half and top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato half (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg