As much as I love desserts and sweets, for some reason I am not a big fan of sweet potatoes on their own. They’re too intense for me. I love them only when their sweetness is balanced with acidic and nutty flavors. I have the same phenomenon with dates. I can only eat them with nuts or seeds.
In this recipe the lemony tahini and acidic tomatoes subtle the sweetness but at the same time welcome it. Parsley or any other herb is also a serious player in the balance battle. It also adds freshness so don’t skip it.
To turn this dish into a main dish: dice the sweet potatoes and add cooked black lentils (to make them: boil them in water with bay leaf, cumin and salt until they are tender, about 20 minutes.)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini & Tomato Puree
Quick and easy side dish recipe with only less than 5 ingredients. Perfect for any occasion and Thanks Giving dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes - washed carefully and cut lengthwise into thick sticks
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or 1 tablespoon chipotle paste - optional
- Coarse salt
- 1 handful parsley, chopped
Lemony Tahini
- ¼ cup tahini butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
Tomato Puree
- 2-3 medium tomatoes, pureed in the blender
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Put the sweet potatoes on the lined tray. Drizzle the oil over and sprinkle the chipotle powder and salt. Coat the potatoes in the oil, toss them with your hands. Flatten them on the tray and bake them until they are tender and the edges are brownish, about 15-20 minutes.
- Make the tahini. Put the tahini ingredients in a cereal bowl. Whisk until you get a creamy soft paste. If the texture is too thick, add lemon juice or water. If it's too runny, add 1 tablespoon tahini.
- Serve the sweet potato on a large plate. Drizzle over the tahini and tomato puree, and garnish with parsley (be generous with the parsley. It adds freshness). Enjoy!
