Feta and Honey Roasted Sweet Potato
A delicious roasted sweet potato topped with tangy feta, creamy Greek yogurt, and a spicy-sweet honey glaze.
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Scrub the sweet potato and prick it…
Scrub the sweet potato and prick it several times with a fork. Place it on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil.
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Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender
Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender. Once cooked, slice it open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
Look for: tender
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Whisk together the maple syrup
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, honey, and lemon juice.
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Top the fluffed sweet potato with feta…
Top the fluffed sweet potato with feta cheese and greek yogurt.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the honey-maple mixture over the top
Drizzle the honey-maple mixture over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish with chili flakes
Garnish with chili flakes, thyme, and parsley before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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