Roasted Sweet Potatoes

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the sweet potatoes.
  2. 2Rinse the sweet potatoes and pat them dry.
  3. 3Cut the sweet potatoes in half with a sharp knife.
  4. 4Cut them in half again if they are big.
  5. 5Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  6. 6Transfer the potatoes onto a baking sheet.
  7. 7Season with extra virgin olive oil.
  8. 8Add paprika.
  9. 9Add garlic powder.
  10. 10Add salt.
  11. 11Add pepper.
  12. 12Toss well with your hands to distribute the seasoning.
  13. 13Spread out the cubes on a single layer without overlapping.
  14. 14Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 to 45 minutes, or until fork tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.
  15. 15Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes onto a serving platter.
  16. 16To make the tahini sauce, combine tahini, water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, one clove of crushed garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  17. 17Stir well with a whisk until the ingredients are perfectly combined.
  18. 18Drizzle the sweet potatoes with tahini sauce.
  19. 19Top with a handful of shaved toasted almonds.
  20. 20Add freshly chopped parsley.
  21. 21Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.

Ingredients

  • sweet potatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • tahini
  • water
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • 1 handful shaved toasted almonds
  • freshly chopped parsley

Equipment

peelerbowlsharp knifecutting boardbaking sheetwhiskserving platter

Tips

  • If the sweet potatoes are big, cut them in half again after the first cut.
  • Spread the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet without overlapping for even roasting.