Greek Sweet Potatoes


INGREDIENTS
- 3 sweet potatoes 
- 1/4 cup tahini  
- 1/4 cup maple syrup 
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
- EVOO 

RECIPE
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and scrub the skin.
- Cut the potatoes in 1/2 inch slices.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush it with olive oil. 
- Place the sweet potatoes flat on baking dish.
- Brush the tops of the potatoes with olive oil. 
- Sprinkle them with kosher salt.
- Place another sheet of aluminum foil tightly on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Roast the potatoes for approximately 30 minutes. 
- Meanwhile, mix the tahini and maple syrup in a bowl together until smooth. Set aside.
- Put sesame seeds in a dry skillet. Stir constantly over medium heat until light brown. Set aside. 
- Take the aluminum foil off the potatoes and put them back in the oven for 10 more minutes.  
- Use tongs to flip the potatoes over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.  They will be golden brown on the edges.
- Take potatoes out of the oven and serve them with the tahini sauce and sesame seeds.

DELIZIOSO!





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