Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt And Sesame Seeds

Name: Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt And Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Japanese sweet potatoes (or regular ones if you cant find the Japanese kind); 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 cup red onion, medium dice; 1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 tablespoon pickled chiles, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley; Maldon sea salt

Servings: persons

2 Japanese sweet potatoes (or regular ones if you cant find the Japanese kind)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup red onion, medium dice
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon pickled chiles, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
Maldon sea salt

1
Preheat oven to 450.
2
Coat sweet potatoes with a very light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.
3
Roast the potatoes, wrapped in foil, until totally tender.
4
Switch oven to broil, remove potatoes from foil and blister under broiler until lightly charred.
5
Cool to room temperature, and then cut in half or in 1/2-inch rounds.
6
Set aside.
7
Mix together yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and half the olive oil until smooth.
8
Divide between 4 plates.
9
Mix remaining lemon, olive oil and other ingredients into a salsa, and adjust seasoning with kosher salt.
10
Warm sweet potatoes in oven, then plate each half (or an even number of rounds).
11
Top with salsa and sprinkle with Maldon salt.
12
A little additional oil is good, too.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Japanese sweet potatoes (or regular ones if you cant find the Japanese kind), 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling, Kosher salt, 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt And Sesame Seeds falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!