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Bold Harissa Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Easy Yogurt Drizzle

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Sweet potatoes roasted with bold harissa paste and finished with a creamy yogurt drizzle, offering a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and creamy flavors. This quick and easy recipe is perfect as a side or main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2–3 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to reach temperature.
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2-3 tablespoons harissa paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir until blended.
  4. Pour the harissa mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through with tongs, until edges are golden and slightly charred.
  7. While roasting, mix ½ cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Remove sweet potatoes from oven, drizzle with the yogurt mixture, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley.
  9. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

If potatoes are not browning well, increase oven temperature slightly or broil for last 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Use gloves when handling harissa paste if sensitive to spice. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt. Spread sweet potatoes evenly to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: harissa, roasted sweet potatoes, yogurt drizzle, spicy, easy recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free, healthy

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