Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for roasting)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 0.25 cup tahini (for the sauce)
• 2 tbsp water (to thin the sauce)
• 1 lemon juice (freshly squeezed, divided (half for sauce, half for finishing))
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 0.25 cup shaved toasted almonds (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (freshly chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes, rinse them under cold water, and pat them completely dry with a towel.

3. 3

   Using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. If they are large, cut them in half again, then chop them into uniform one-inch cubes.

4. 4

   Transfer the potato cubes onto a large baking sheet.

5. 5

   Season the potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Toss the potatoes well with your hands to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Spread the cubes out on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap so they roast properly.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.

9. 9

   While the potatoes roast, prepare the tahini sauce by combining tahini, water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, one clove of crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

10. 10

    Stir the sauce well with a whisk until the ingredients are perfectly combined and the texture is smooth.

11. 11

    Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes onto a serving platter.

12. 12

    Drizzle the sweet potatoes generously with the prepared tahini sauce.

13. 13

    Finish the dish by topping with a handful of shaved toasted almonds, freshly chopped parsley, and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Ensure the sweet potatoes are patted dry after rinsing; moisture on the surface will cause them to steam rather than roast and caramelize. If the tahini sauce is too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzling consistency.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• roasted
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• healthy
• sweet potatoes
• tahini