Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges With Curry Tahini
These oven-roasted sweet potato wedges are paired with the most flavourful and creamy curry tahini dressing! This is such a simple, healthy vegetable side dish to serve with a variety of meals. Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Roasted sweet potato wedges are forever one of my go-to side dishes. While I usually eat them pretty plain, I thought it would be so delicious to top them with the yummiest curry tahini dressing to change things up!
The tahini dressing adds SO much flavour to this simple dish, along with some healthy fats. In this post I share a bunch of ideas for what to pair with this recipe along with some nutrition facts about the key ingredients if interested.
I’d love to know if you make it. Enjoy!
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this roasted sweet potato recipe are 11 simple ingredients (including water, salt + pepper!):
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- tahini
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- curry powder
- garlic powder
- ground ginger
- water
- salt
- pepper
Full ingredient measurements and detailed recipe instructions located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
What To Serve With This Side Dish
Because this recipe is a source of complex carbohydrates (sweet potatoes) and healthy fats (tahini dressing), I recommend serving this with some non-starchy vegetables and a quality protein to balance out your meal. Some ideas:
- pair with some simple seafood, like baked salmon or garlic-sautéed shrimp.
- pair with simple meats or poultry, like grilled chicken
- pair with plant-based protein sources, like baked tofu or tempeh
- add to a salad or grain bowl
- pair with other roasted veggies, like broccoli or cauliflower or some leafy greens, like sautéed spinach or kale
TIP: feel free to make some extra curry tahini dressing to drizzle over the rest of your dish!
Sweet Potato Nutrition Benefits
Sweet potatoes are a great source of dietary fibre, with one medium-sized sweet potato providing almost 4 grams (15% of your daily needs).
From a micronutrient standpoint, sweet potatoes are an incredible source of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A. One medium sweet potato provides 386% of your daily vitamin A needs! Beta carotene also has antioxidant properties, helping to prevent cellular damage.
Sweet potatoes are also a source of other micronutrients, like:
- potassium
- magnesium
- calcium
- iron
- phosphorus
- vitamin B6
- vitamin E
- vitamin C
Tahini Nutrition Benefits
Tahini is a great source of:
- heart-healthy unsaturated fats
- plant-based protein
- essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium
More Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Carrots
- Sweet Potato & Apple Smoothie
- Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Hash
- Pesto Quinoa Bowl With Broccoli & Sweet Potato
- Massaged Kale Salad With Sweet Potato
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Get the Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges With Curry Tahini
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Curry Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp water
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: fresh chopped herbs like green onion or parsley.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Wash + dry sweet potatoes. Remove any hard ends, and then cut into roughly 3/4-inch thick wedges. Leave the skin on for extra nutrients + fiber!
- Toss sweet potato wedges in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread onto a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each wedge. Bake in oven for 25-30 mins, until lightly browned and fork tender.
- Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Feel free to add additional water if you want a runnier dressing.
- Serve the sweet potatoes and drizzle tahini dressing overtop. Feel free to garnish with some freshly chopper herbs + extra black pepper as desired. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- pair with some simple seafood, like baked salmon or garlic-sautéed shrimp.
- pair with simple meats or poultry, like grilled chicken
- pair with plant-based protein sources, like baked tofu or tempeh
- add to a salad or grain bowl – make extra curry tahini and use it as a dressing!
- pair with other roasted veggies, like broccoli or cauliflower or some leafy greens, like sautéed spinach or kale
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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