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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini

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Roasted sweet potatoes finished with a creamy tahini sauce. A simple, flavorful Let’s Veg recipe perfect as a healthy side or light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 299
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut half lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Tahini Drizzle
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic grated or minced (optional)
  • Water as needed
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Crisp Baking Tray

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic (if using), salt, and enough water to make a pourable sauce.
  5. Arrange roasted sweet potatoes on a serving plate.
  6. Drizzle tahini generously over the top and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add cumin or smoked paprika to the sweet potatoes for extra depth
Finish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds
Serve as a side, bowl topping, or light main

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