Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, washed and scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1–2 teaspoons honey (for drizzling)
- 2–3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
- A pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep the Sweet Potato
You can choose either method:
Option A – Wedges:
Cut the sweet potato into thick wedges.
Option B – Rounds:
Slice into ½-inch rounds.
Option C – Whole (loaded style):
Pierce whole potato with a fork several times.
3. Season
For wedges or rounds:
- Place sweet potato pieces on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Toss well to coat.
For whole potato:
- Rub the whole potato with olive oil and spices.
4. Roast
- Wedges or rounds: Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Whole sweet potato: Bake for 45–60 minutes, until soft inside.
5. Finish
Transfer sweet potato to a plate and top with:
- Crumbled feta
- A drizzle of honey
- Fresh herbs or chili flakes, if desired
Serving Ideas
- As a side with chicken or salmon
- Add chickpeas for a full vegetarian meal
- Serve over a bed of arugula with lemon
