Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

Name: Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chilli flakes; 2 tsp sumac; 2 tbsp thyme leaves roughly chopped; 2 tbsp rosemary leaves, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves; zest and juice 1 lemon; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/4kg sweet potatoes cut into wedges

4.45 (15)

⏱ 50 mins 🍽 Serves 8 ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

These chunky sweet potato wedges are coated in a fragrant mix of ground cumin, chilli flakes and sumac, along with fresh thyme, rosemary and garlic. Lemon zest and juice add a bright note before they are roasted until tender inside with a crisp exterior. This simple recipe yields a delicious side or snack suitable for a buffet. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare and cook, serving eight people.

Ingredients

2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp sumac
2 tbsp thyme leaves roughly chopped
2 tbsp rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
zest and juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4kg sweet potatoes cut into wedges

Method

Set your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a pestle and mortar, crush the spices, herbs, garlic and seasoning together.
Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and mix in the lemon zest, juice and olive oil. Add the sweet potato wedges and coat them thoroughly. Place them skin-side down on two baking trays and cook for 30–40 mins until they are soft inside and crisp outside.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories193 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs32 g

Sugars9 g

Fibre5 g

Protein2 g

Sodium80 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

DietGluten-free, Vegetarian