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If you’ve never considered tahini for your potatoes, prepare to have your culinary world rocked. Sticky Tahini Sweet Potatoes are here to flip the script on your typical side dish game—offering crispy, tender potatoes cloaked in a luscious, nutty tahini glaze that’s both addictive and guilt-free. Yes, you heard right: health-conscious meets downright crave-worthy.

Why Tahini? Why Sweet Potatoes?

Tahini, the creamy sesame seed paste, is not just for hummus. It’s packed with healthy fats, protein, and calcium, making it a superstar ingredient when you want flavor and nourishment. Potatoes get a bad rap sometimes, but they’re actually a great source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, and fiber — especially when you keep the skins on (hello, extra nutrients and fiber!).

Combining the two is a match made in flavor heaven. The tahini adds a rich, slightly earthy creaminess with a hint of nuttiness that coats the sweet potatoes perfectly, turning every bite into a sticky, savory sensation.

The Secret to the Stick

The "sticky" factor comes from the magic combo a splash of maple syrup for a subtle sweetness, a touch of Gochujang for that extra punch, and Apple Cider Vinegar for the tang. When added alongside sweet potatoes, this sauce caramelizes just enough to create a delightfully sticky glaze that’s simply irresistible.

Serving Suggestions

These Sticky Tahini Potatoes are the ultimate sidekick for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even tossed into a vibrant salad. They also swoon spectacularly alongside a dollop of Greek yogurt or your favorite plant-based dip.

Why You’ll Love Them

Guilt-free indulgence: No heavy creams or butter bombs here.
Flavor-packed: Sweet, tangy, smoky, and nutty — a party in your mouth.
Simple & quick: Minimal ingredients, maximum impact.
Versatile: Great for weekday dinners or fancy weekend feasts.

Next time you’re bored with plain sweet potatoes, think sticky, think tahini. Your taste buds and your health will thank you. Dig in and enjoy the sticky situation—because sometimes the best things in life are a little nutty.

Sticky Tahini Potatoes (With Chili Crunch)

Yield: 2

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Sticky Tahini Sweet Potatoes are here to flip the script on your typical side dish game—offering crispy, tender potatoes cloaked in a luscious, nutty tahini glaze that’s both addictive and guilt-free.

Ingredients

2 Medium-Large Sweet Potatoes
2 Tbsp. Room Temperature Butter
1 1/2 Tsp. Tahini
1/2 Tsp. Miso Paste
2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 Tsp. Gochujang
1 1/2 Tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 1/2 Tsp. Pine Nuts
1/2 Small Handful Cilantro, Chopped

Instructions

Cook your 2 Medium-Large Sweet Potatoes how you like; bake, slow cooker, instant pot, etc. (I pierce mine all over, brush with oil, sprinkle with course sea salt, and cook in the instant pot for 45 minutes.)
While your potatoes are cooking, whisk together the 2 Tbsp. Room Temperature Butter, 1 1/2 Tsp. Tahini, and 1/2 Tsp. Miso Paste; set aside.
In a small cooking pot, place the 2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, 1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, and 1 1/2 Tsp. Gochujang. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until thick and sticky.
Fold in the 1 1/2 Tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds and 1 1/2 Tsp. Pine Nuts.
Once the potatoes are done, cut in half and pop open.
Divide the tahini butter mixture evenly among the potatoes.
Then divide the sticky garlic crunch evenly among the potatoes.
Sprinkle the Chopped Cilantro over the top and enjoy right away!

Recommended Products

Mighty Sesame Co. Organic Tahini

YAMASAN KYOTO UJI White Miso Paste with Malted Rice

Lincoln County Reserve Bourbon Maple Syrup

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400

Fat (grams)

16 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

8 g

Carbs (grams)

62 g

Fiber (grams)

7 g

Net carbs

55 g

Sugar (grams)

22 g

Protein (grams)

5 g

Sodium (milligrams)

276 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

31 mg

Nutritional Claims: Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Fodmap Free • Kosher