Sesame Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sesame Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • a pinch of cayenne pepper for spiciness
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahin
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seedsfresh cilantro

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes with the EVOO chili powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet with parchment and roast for 20 minutes, turning gently every 5-10 minutes.

Increase the heat to 400 degrees and roast for another 5-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

On a separate platter or directly on the baking sheet, drizzle the sweet potatoes with the sesame oil and tahini. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Add a handful of cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.