Description
Elegant, colorful, and full of texture, Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta, Walnuts, and Cranberries is a quick appetizer or healthy snack that impresses every time. Perfect for holiday spreads or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe blends creamy ricotta, roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy walnuts, and tart cranberries into one crowd-pleasing bite. Great for brunches, dinner ideas, and anyone looking for gluten-free, vegetarian food ideas that look as good as they taste.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon honey (plus more for drizzling)
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
3. Arrange slices on the sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with parsley and 1 teaspoon honey. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
6. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
7. Once sweet potatoes are slightly cooled, top each round with a spoonful of herbed ricotta.
8. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries.
9. Drizzle with honey and garnish with extra herbs before serving.
Notes
Make sure to slice the sweet potatoes evenly to ensure consistent roasting.
Whip the ricotta with a splash of olive oil for an extra creamy texture.
Assemble right before serving to keep the rounds crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: sweet potato appetizer, roasted sweet potato bites, easy snack, holiday appetizer, gluten-free, vegetarian, party food