Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta, Walnuts, and Cranberries. This versatile dish features warm, caramelized sweet potatoes topped with a creamy herbed ricotta, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries. Perfect for any occasion, these rounds make an impressive appetizer or a wholesome side dish that is both nutritious and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a stunning dish ready to impress your guests or elevate your family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (240g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (60g)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (75g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the sweet potatoes into rounds about ½ inch thick and arrange them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the rounds, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and soft when pierced with a fork.
- While roasting, mix ricotta with chopped herbs in a bowl until well combined.
- Once roasted, top each sweet potato round with herbed ricotta, followed by walnuts and cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg