Name: Sweet Potatoes Topped with Tempeh and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise; 1 package (240 g) frozen tempeh, thawed and diced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, plus more for coating the potatoes; 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice; 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey; 1 tsp garam masala; ½ cup (15 g) cilantro leaves; ¼ cup (10 g) chives, finely chopped; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 1 pinch ground cumin

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

3 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
1 package (240 g) frozen tempeh, thawed and diced
1 onion, chopped
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, plus more for coating the potatoes
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
1 tsp garam masala
½ cup (15 g) cilantro leaves
¼ cup (10 g) chives, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced

Tahini Sauce

¼ cup (60 ml) tahini
¼ cup (60 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1 pinch ground cumin

Preparation

Sweet Potatoes

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly coat the potatoes in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the tempeh and onion in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the oil. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the lemon juice, the honey and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the herbs and shallot with the remaining oil and lemon juice.

Tahini Sauce

In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the potatoes on plates, cut sides up. Garnish with the tempeh mixture. Drizzle with the tahini sauce and garnish with the herb mixture.

Note from Ricardo

For a simpler variation, replace the tahini sauce with garlic mayonnaise or spiced sour cream. Use whatever you have on hand.

Sweet Potatoes Topped with Tempeh and Tahini Sauce

Categories

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

Tahini Sauce

Preparation

Sweet Potatoes

Tahini Sauce

Note from Ricardo

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