Honey Feta Sweet Potato Crostini (Printable)
Roasted sweet potato rounds with creamy feta, honey, and fresh herb drizzle make an elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crostini Base
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings
06 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
→ Herb Drizzle
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1 tsp lemon zest
14 - 1 tsp lemon juice
15 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
16 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender. Let cool slightly.
04 - While potatoes roast, whisk together parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
05 - Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Top each with crumbled feta, drizzle with honey, and spoon herb drizzle over each piece.
06 - Sprinkle with roasted pecans or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but comes together in under an hour
- The combination of warm roasted potatoes and cool creamy cheese creates this perfect temperature contrast
- People naturally gravitate toward beautiful food that you can eat in one bite
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- Sweet potato thickness matters—too thin and they'll fall apart, too thick and they become unwieldy to eat
- The herb drizzle can be made up to a day ahead, but add the lemon juice right before serving to keep it bright
- These taste best at room temperature, not hot from the oven
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- Use a mandoline if you have one—the sweet potato rounds will be perfectly uniform and cook evenly
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before chopping to intensify their flavor