Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'Atar Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'Atar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed; 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon sumac; Coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons filtered water; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon); A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed
1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon sumac
Coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons filtered water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and wrap each one tightly in foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the flesh gives easily when pressed, about 1 hour. Unwrap and set aside to cool completely.
3
To make the za'atar, toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the thyme, sumac, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir and set aside.
4
Peel the sweet potatoes and place them in a food processor. Add the tahini, water, lemon juice, hot sauce, a few turns of pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the prepared za'atar. Puree until completely smooth. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
5
Scrape the dip into a small serving bowl, drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with a teaspoon of the za'atar.
6
The dip can be made up to a day in advance and stored in airtight containers in the fridge.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed, 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon sumac, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'Atar falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'Atar

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