Roasted Sweet Potato Boats with Tahini & Date Syrup
Oven-roasted sweet potato halves drizzled with creamy tahini, rich date syrup, and fresh parsley — a simple, wholesome side dish that's naturally sweet and deeply satisfying.
Protein
3g
Calories
180 kcal
Prep Time
10 min + 40 min bake
Servings
6
Ingredients
- •3–4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and halved lengthwise
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •½ tbsp coarse salt and dried chili flakes
- •2 tbsp tahini
- •2 tbsp date syrup (silan)
- •A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down. Brush with olive oil and season with coarse salt and chili flakes.
- 3Bake for approximately 40 minutes, until tender inside and lightly caramelized outside.
- 4Arrange on a serving plate cut-side up. Drizzle each half with tahini and date syrup.
- 5Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
VITA Tips
- ✦Leave the skin on for extra fiber and a more rustic presentation. The skin crisps up beautifully in the oven.