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Layered sweet potato and pumpkin bake with feta cheese, walnuts, herbs, and cranberry drizzle.

Layered Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Bake

An elegant Mediterranean-inspired savory vegetable bake featuring thin, caramelized layers of roasted sweet potato and pumpkin. Topped with creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a glossy cranberry-honey drizzle, this dish is a vibrant addition to any holiday table or a nutritious vegetarian main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Sweet Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 lb Sugar Pumpkin or Butternut Squash peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme leaves removed from stems
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts or Pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Season: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced sweet potatoes and pumpkin with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Layer: Arrange the slices in the baking dish, alternating and overlapping them in upright rows.
  4. First Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  5. Second Bake: Remove the foil. Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the edges are slightly browned.
  6. Glaze: While the bake is in the oven, combine honey, orange juice, lemon juice, and dried cranberries in a small pan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until syrupy.
  7. Finish: Drizzle the cranberry mixture over the hot vegetables. Top with crumbled feta, chopped nuts, and fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For the best visual results, use a mandoline slicer to keep vegetable thickness consistent (1/8 inch).
  • If you cannot find sugar pumpkin, butternut squash is an excellent substitute that maintains the same creamy texture.
  • Make it vegan by swapping the feta for a plant-based alternative and using maple syrup in place of honey.