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Smashed Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes, Goat Cheese, and Honey Recipe

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  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Smashed Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes recipe combines creamy, tender sweet potatoes with sweetly blistered grapes, tangy goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey. Roasted together with fresh thyme and seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, it delivers a comforting and elegant side dish or light main that balances sweet, savory, and earthy flavors.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Fruit

  • 6 Sweet Potatoes (medium size, skin intact)
  • 2 cups Red Grapes

Oils & Condiments

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Cheese & Herbs

  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme

Instructions

  1. Boil Sweet Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes with their skins on and cook for about 25 minutes or until they are fork-tender, meaning you can easily insert a fork through them. While the potatoes boil, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Prepare Potatoes for Roasting: Remove the sweet potatoes from the boiling water and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a chef’s knife, make three or more shallow cuts on top of each potato. Then gently smash each potato flat using the flat side of the knife. Drizzle or brush each smashed potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, ground black pepper, and add sprigs of fresh thyme. Set aside to proceed with roasting.
  3. Prepare Grapes for Roasting: On a separate greased or parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet, spread the red grapes evenly. Drizzle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season lightly with salt and ground black pepper to taste. This will allow the grapes to roast evenly and develop blistered skins.
  4. Roast Potatoes and Grapes: Place the baking sheet with the smashed sweet potatoes on the upper rack of your preheated oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges of the potatoes start to crisp and brown nicely. At the same time, place the grapes on the bottom rack and roast for about 15 minutes, occasionally shaking or jostling the pan to ensure the grapes blister evenly.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Once the sweet potatoes and grapes are roasted to perfection, remove them from the oven. Top each smashed sweet potato with crumbled goat cheese, a generous drizzle of honey, a spoonful of the roasted grapes, and garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Notes

  • The sweet potatoes can be boiled a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to roast for faster preparation.
  • Use fresh thyme for the best aromatic flavor but dried thyme can be substituted in a pinch.
  • For a sharper contrast, try using feta cheese instead of goat cheese.
  • To make the recipe vegan, omit the goat cheese and substitute with a vegan cheese alternative or sprinkle with toasted nuts.
  • Adjust honey amount based on your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Modern American

Keywords: smashed sweet potato, roasted grapes, goat cheese, honey, vegetarian side dish, autumn recipe

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