Caramalised Smoky Spiced Baked Sweet Potato Halves

Caramalised Smoky Spiced Baked Sweet Potato Halves

Safira

These smoky spiced baked sweet potato halves are roasted with cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon for an easy flavour-packed vegetarian dinner or side dish. Perfect with feta, chickpeas, tahini, or garlic yoghurt.

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Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 1 20

Course Sides

Cuisine Cajun, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern

Servings

Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients

4 Large Sweet Potatoes
4 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust according to your taste
2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Garlic Granules
2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon All spice
Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potatoes - Preheat oven to 190°C/170°C conventional/425°F.Prick the the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with olive oil and season with Cumin, Coriander, Smoked paprika, All Spice, Garlic, Cayenne, Salt and pepper. Place cut side up on a tray lined with baking paper.Roast for about 60 - 70 minutes (turn them midway) until soft, caramelised, and golden around the edges. If the Potatoes are a bit on the smaller side, reduce the time.
Prepare Your Toppings - While the potatoes roast, prepare any toppings you want to use. Good combinations include Zhoug, Garlic Yoghurt and Mince, Crispy chickpeas + herbs + tahini Feta + pomegranate + mint, Pickled onions + chilli oil + parsley
Assemble - Top the roasted sweet potatoes with your chosen toppings and finish with extra herbs, lemon, or chilli oil if desired.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

These smoky spiced sweet potatoes work perfectly with:

Grilled Shawarma chicken
Halloumi
Lamb Mince
Koftas and kebabs
Mezze platters
Chickpea salads
Flatbreads and dips
They’re also delicious served with garlic yoghurt, whipped feta, or tahini sauce on the side.

Variations

Use Harissa instead
Use Smoky Spice mixes such as Shawarma Seasoning, Baharat, Cajun Seasoning instead

Storage

Fridge
Store for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and caramelised again.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 832IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Baked sweet potato, Caramalised Sweet Potato

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