Honey Drizzled Sweet Potato Medallions (Printable)
Caramelized roasted sweet potato rounds with honey and parsley - an easy, flavorful side in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
→ Oil & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Finishing
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and cinnamon if using. Toss until evenly coated, then spread back into a single layer.
04 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the medallions are golden and fork-tender.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle honey evenly over the warm sweet potatoes. Allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes so the honey absorbs into the medallions.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together with barely five ingredients you probably already have sitting in your kitchen.
- That honey drizzle at the end transforms something simple into something guests will ask about every time.
02 -
- Give the medallions plenty of space on the pan because crowding them is the fastest way to end up with soggy potatoes instead of roasted ones.
- Flip them at the halfway mark and you will be rewarded with even browning on both sides rather than one pale face and one dark face.
03 -
- Slice all the medallions to the same thickness so every piece finishes cooking at the same time and you are not pulling some out early while others are still firm.
- The honey goes on after roasting, never before, because it burns easily at high heat and you want it to stay fragrant and smooth.