It’s hard to believe that we are less than three weeks away from Thanksgiving! Although you may be scaling back your celebrations this year (as are we), let’s remain positive and focused on enjoying even the smallest of get-togethers. We are reminded that it’s not the size of the gathering that matters but the love that surrounds us is what means the most.
Now let’s move on to what to serve at your holiday feast.
We suggest you give this simple recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Cranberries a try! It seems that no-fuss dishes are the way to go this year, and this recipe fits that bill! It’s a one-pan wonder that is quick and easy to make using just a few simple ingredients. Oh, and did we mention that not only is it a wonderful accompaniment to any meats you serve, but it’s healthy and delicious too?! We hope you’ll love this holiday side dish as much as we do, it’s definitely on the repeat list at our house every year!
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Here’s what you need
- Sweet potatoes
- Fresh cranberries
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Oregano
- Salt & pepper
How to Purchase Fresh Cranberries
Cranberries are one of those fruits that have a very short season, which is why you only see fresh cranberries in the stores from October through December. Choose berries that are plump, firm, shiny and deep red in color. If you are buying the cranberries already sealed in a bag, give the bag a thorough once-over to make sure there aren’t any soft or mushy ones inside. Once you bring your cranberries home, store them in the refrigerator— they will stay fresh for about a month. If you absolutely can’t live without cranberries throughout the year, buy a few extra bags and store them in the freezer; they’ll keep for a year!
Choosing the Perfect Sweet Potato
- Don’t buy a potato that has any squishy parts! Totally a no-no! Once a sweet potato goes bad there’s no cutting out the bad part, they deteriorate very quickly.
- You’ll want the potato to be firm, have even skin (no wrinkles here please) and feel slightly heavy.
- Purchase small- to medium-sized potatoes with no cracks or bruises.
- Store your potato in a cool, dry, dark place (not the refrigerator).
For this recipe we chose to peel the sweet potato, but if you prefer to leave the skin on, just scrub them under cool running water and then pat them dry.
You’ve picked the perfect potato and the plumpest cranberries, now head to the recipe to make Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Cranberries for your next holiday meal. If you make this recipe let us know by leaving us a rating or comment below. And stay connected to all things Heart Healthy Greek by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest and by subscribing to our mailing list!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Cranberries
Ingredients
- 5 sweet potatoes peeled and cut in cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl add the cubed sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and add them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes on the center rack. After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet and add your fresh cranberries to the baking sheet. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cranberries are bursting.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the feta cheese on top along with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet, creamy and tart flavors of a perfect Autumn dish! Enjoy!
