Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds With Ricotta and Maple Syrup
These sweet potatoes are so easy to prepare and are delicious. Give them a try!
Ingredients
Makes 10-12 rounds
2 large sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 container ricotta cheese
3 tbsp maple syrup, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
fresh thyme
balsamic glaze
2 tbsp water
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
Arrange sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer
In a small bowl, add oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Stir the ingredients and brush onto both sides of the sweet potatoes
Add the water to the pan to create some steam as the potatoes are roasting
Cook for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and soft when you insert a knife
While the potatoes cook, add ricotta, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp maple syrup to a bowl. Stir to combine
Once the potatoes are done cooking, place them on a serving tray, add 1 tbsp ricotta, and sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of each round and finish with fresh thyme leaves
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