Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta, Walnuts, and Cranberries Recipe
These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta are a delightful appetizer or snack featuring tender, golden sweet potato slices topped with creamy ricotta infused with fresh herbs, crunchy toasted walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries. A drizzle of honey adds an optional touch of natural sweetness, making this recipe a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 sweet potato rounds 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Herbed Ricotta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Toppings
- ½ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even roasting.
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds to ensure quick and uniform roasting.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sweet potato rounds on the baking sheet. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Flip the rounds halfway through cooking to achieve a golden brown and tender texture on both sides.
- Prepare Herbed Ricotta: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in olive oil if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Toast Walnuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the walnuts for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool and then chop roughly for added texture.
- Assemble Rounds: Once the sweet potato rounds have cooled slightly, spoon a generous amount of the herbed ricotta onto each slice.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped toasted walnuts and dried cranberries over the ricotta-topped sweet potato rounds for a delightful sweet and crunchy finish.
- Optional Honey Drizzle: Drizzle a bit of honey over the rounds before serving if you desire an extra layer of sweetness to complement the savory and tart flavors.
Notes
- To enhance the creaminess of the ricotta spread, adding a teaspoon of olive oil is optional but recommended.
- Ensure walnuts are cooled completely before chopping to avoid them becoming greasy.
- These rounds can be served warm or at room temperature, making them versatile for gatherings or snacks.
- Substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or pomegranate seeds for variety.
- For a vegan adaptation, use plant-based ricotta alternatives.
Keywords: Roasted sweet potatoes, Herbed ricotta, Appetizer, Sweet potato rounds, Toasted walnuts, Dried cranberries, Healthy snack, Vegetarian appetizer
