For the Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce (makes about a ½ cup):
1cupcilantro leaves, lightly packed
3tablespoonsolive oil
1 to 2clovesgarlic
2heaping tablespoonssour cream, or plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt (not the sweet kind)
1tablespoontahini, well stirred
½smalllime, the juice
½teaspoonpure maple syrup
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
⅛teaspoonground black pepper
Optional Toppings for Bowl:
beans, black or pinto
corn
tomatoes
lettuce, or your favorite greens
rice, or your favorite grain
guacamole, (for this I used 1 avocado - which I smashed together with a squeeze of lime juice, and salt to taste)
cilantro, leaves
Equipment
1 sheet pan
Instructions
Bake the sweet potatoes:
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium bowl, add the sweet potatoes and drizzle with a little olive oil, and then sprinkle with a little chili powder and smoked paprika and season with salt. Give it a light toss and transfer the potatoes onto a lined sheet pan. Bake until fork-tender and slightly golden, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce:
In a small blender or small food processor, blend 1 to 2 tablespoons of water (start with one and add another if needed), along with the rest of ingredients for the sauce until smooth, about 15 seconds.
Build the bowl:
Assemble everything together in your favorite bowl and drizzle with sauce! Enjoy!