Turkish Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness, and a little salt and pepper are all you need to make a flavorful, no-fuss side dish. This recipe adds extra layers of flavor—without extra layers of fuss. Combine the dressing ingredients, toss the potatoes in it, and roast.

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Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Turkish hot pepper paste
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small wedges
• chopped chives, for garnish

Potato Wedges and Turkish Pepper Paste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a shallow baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine the hot pepper paste, water, olive oil, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons sesame seeds in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the sweet potato wedges and toss to combine.
3. Spread the potato wedges on the prepared baking pan and roast until tender and browned, turning once halfway through, 20-25 minutes.

Red Pepper Paste Mixture

Coated Potatoes

Ready to Roast

Roasted Potatoes

Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped chives, and sea salt. Serve hot.

Turkish Roasted Sweet Potatoes