Honey Feta Sweet Potato Crostini (Printer-Friendly)
Roasted sweet potato slices with feta, honey, and fresh herb drizzle
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crostini
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings
06 - 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
→ Herb Drizzle
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
15 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
16 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the 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. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until sweet potatoes are golden and tender. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
05 - Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Top each round with crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Drizzle honey evenly over the feta-topped sweet potato rounds.
07 - Spoon a small amount of herb drizzle over each assembled crostini.
08 - Sprinkle with roasted pecans or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if preferred.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The way sweet honey and salty feta play off roasted sweet potatoes is pure magic
- These look impressive but come together faster than you can slice a baguette
- The herb drizzle wakes up everything and makes people ask what that bright flavor is
02 -
- Work quickly once the sweet potatoes come out of the oven because the feta melts beautifully against the heat but turns into a slippery mess if they cool completely
- The herb drizzle can sit at room temperature for an hour but the bright green color starts fading, so make it right before you plan to serve
03 -
- Look for sweet potatoes that are straight and uniform so your rounds cook evenly and look professional
- Pat the sweet potato slices dry with paper towels before tossing with oil, this extra step is what creates those crispy edges instead of soggy spots