Ingredients
3 lbs of sweet potatoes (about 4 large ones)
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon za’atar
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoon silan (date syrup)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes or wedges.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Place the chopped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar and salt. Toss to coat the potatoes evenly. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through for even roasting.
- Prepare the Tahini Sauce: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, whisk together the tahini and silan (date syrup) in a small bowl. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water to thin it out to a drizzle-worthy consistency.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle the tahini-silan sauce over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the roasted sweet potatoes with pomegranate seeds and shelled pistachios for added crunch and a burst of color. Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the roasted sweet potatoes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave until warmed through.
For added freshness, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or mint.
If you want to make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to the tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg