Description
Delicious roasted sweet potato rounds topped with creamy goat cheese and drizzled with a rich cranberry balsamic glaze, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds.
- Toss the sweet potato slices in olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Spread the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For the cranberry balsamic glaze, combine cranberry juice and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan, add honey, and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, let them cool slightly, then top each round with goat cheese.
- Drizzle with cranberry balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute goat cheese with a dairy-free cheese alternative. Ensure sweet potatoes are uniformly sliced for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet potato, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, appetizer, vegetarian