Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A delightful blend of roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Top the sweet potatoes with goat cheese and walnuts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure even cooking by cubing sweet potatoes uniformly and roasting without overcrowding. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg