Honey Feta Sweet Potato Crostini (Printable)
Golden roasted sweet potato slices with feta, honey, and zesty herb drizzle
# What You 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 Make:
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. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, 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, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Top each with crumbled feta.
06 - Drizzle honey evenly over the feta-topped rounds. Spoon a small amount of herb drizzle over each crostini.
07 - Sprinkle with roasted pecans or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combo hits every craving at once without any bread needed
- These look impressive but come together in under an hour with zero stress
02 -
- Let those roasted potatoes cool for at least 5 minutes or the feta will melt completely into a puddle
- The herb drizzle gets better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it first if you're planning ahead
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly even slices that cook at the same rate
- The lemon juice in the drizzle matters because it cuts through the rich elements