Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Whipped Feta

Perfectly caramelized sweet potatoes with warm spices and maple syrup, served over creamy lemony whipped feta and garnished with fresh ingredients.

By @kalejunkie

Original recipe source

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tb maple syrup
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup fat free greek yogurt
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tb olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0 chopped fresh parsley
• 0 honey drizzle
• 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
• 0.75 cup pomegranate arils
• 0 flaky salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1½-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
3. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ground ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to the bowl with sweet potatoes. Toss to coat well.
4. Spread the potatoes into an even layer on a large baking sheet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender on the inside with golden, caramelized edges.
5. While the potatoes are in the oven, make the lemony whipped feta. In a blender or food processor, add the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
6. Blend/process the ingredients until completely smooth and there are no clumps.
7. Once done, spread the whipped feta onto a serving platter.
8. Add the roasted sweet potatoes on top of the whipped feta.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, a drizzle of honey, green onions, pomegranate arils, and a pinch of flaky salt.
10. This dish is meant to be served warm or room temperature. ENJOY!