Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful Lebanese snack, featuring tender, caramelized sweet potatoes infused with aromatic spices and topped with a zesty tahini sauce. This dish is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a perfect addition to any meal or as a standalone treat.

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon (2g)
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced (3g)
• Water - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (5g) for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pierce them several times with a fork.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
4. Rub the spice mixture all over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
7. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
8. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
9. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the warm sweet potatoes and garnish with chopped parsley.
10. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Lebanese baked sweet potatoes!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C, promoting healthy skin and immune function.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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