Description
Layered Mediterranean magic happens when roasted sweet potato and feta stack meets culinary creativity. Crisp herbs, golden potatoes, and creamy cheese combine in a delightful dance that will spark pure flavor excitement on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (0.75 inches/1.9 cm)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
Nuts and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for the sweet potato slices.
- Spread sweet potato slices across a baking sheet, generously coating with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Roast the potato slices for approximately 25-30 minutes, carefully turning them midway to ensure even caramelization and tenderness.
- Prepare the balsamic glaze by combining balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan, simmering until the liquid reduces and transforms into a thick, glossy syrup.
- Construct an elegant layered stack on a serving plate, alternating roasted sweet potato slices with crumbled feta cheese to create visual and textural interest.
- Enhance the stack by drizzling the reduced balsamic honey glaze over the layers, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
- Scatter toasted walnuts across the top of the stack, providing a satisfying crunch and nutty undertone.
- Add a final touch of fresh thyme leaves as a fragrant garnish, bringing a delicate herbaceous note to the composition.
- Serve the roasted sweet potato and feta stack immediately to preserve the warmth and textural integrity of the dish.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with uniform thickness to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking.
- Pat sweet potato slices dry before roasting to achieve maximum caramelization and crispy edges.
- For a lighter version, replace olive oil with cooking spray and use reduced-fat feta cheese.
- Experiment with different nuts like pecans or pine nuts for varied texture and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg