Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the harmony of flavors with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 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 mixing bowl.
- Spread the glazed sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes once tender and caramelized.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a faster option, consider boiling sweet potatoes before roasting. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg