Sweet Potato Fries with Lemony Tahini Sauce

If you’ve got a hankering for fries that can’t be tamed, you’ve stumbled upon the perfect recipe! These Sweet Potato Fries with Lemony Tahini Sauce are loaded with skin-beautifying vitamin A, beta-carotene and fiber. The next time a snack crisis strikes, these sweet and salty gems are sure to satisfy even the most persistent of cravings.

Ingredients

Fries:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 2 rounded tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Sauce:

• ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
• ¼ cup tahini 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 ̊F.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Melt coconut oil and pour onto the potatoes and sprinkle on the garlic powder and salt. Toss to coat.
5. Spread out the coated potatoes evenly on the lined baking sheets. Roast for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
6. While the potatoes are cooking, blend together mayonnaise, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a high speed blender.
7. Slowly drizzle in warm water and continue blending until mayo becomes smooth and creamy.
8. Once sweet potatoes are finished roasting, remove and let cool on a plate. Meanwhile, pour tahini sauce into a small bowl and top with fresh herbs and a pinch of black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!