Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chilli and Seeds

Sweet, savory and spicy, these roasted sweet potatoes are very adaptable and easy to prepare. Sub in regular potatoes or add parsnips to make the side even more interesting. You can serve those roasted sweet potato wedges as they are, with the spiced seed mixture or with a sprinkle of freshly chopped herb and yoghurt dressing. Either way, these would go perfectly as a side with steak or grilled chicken.


500 g Sweet potatoes, cut into wedges 2-3 tbsp Beef dripping Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (a mixture of white and black) ½ tsp Fennel ½ tsp Coriander seeds ½ tbsp Hemp seeds 1 tsp Sea salt flakes ½-1 tsp Dried chilli flakes 150 g Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Toss sweet potato wedges with beef dripping, salt and pepper, then spread on a baking tray in a single layer. Roast for 35-45 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry frypan over medium-low heat, tossing frequently, for a few minutes until white seeds are golden. Add remaining seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and add in sea salt and chilli flakes.
Combine the yoghurt, lemon juice and zest in a bowl. Set aside.
Toss the sweet potato with seeds. Serve with prepared lemon yoghurt. Or simply sprinkle the roasted sweet potatoes with some fresh herbs and enjoy with the lemon yoghurt.

19 comments:

DEZMOND 6/9/26 13:14: We do all love a bit of a roast for Sunday lunch! I will be making butternut squash corn flour pie tomorrow for lunch as they say it will be just 10C tonight which means the morning will be purfect for some baking and I will sleep like a baby!
Christine 6/9/26 14:19: Yummy
ellie 6/9/26 14:43: So yummy! & healthy too!
Caitlin&Megan 6/9/26 14:43: What a great weekend treat! All the best to you and your blog!
Lola Martínez 6/9/26 15:29: Me encantan las batatas asadas, yo las preparo solo con aceite, ni siquiera les pongo sal, las tuyas quedarán más sabrosas claro. Habrá que probarlas.
My name is Erika. 6/9/26 15:52: Yummy. I love sweet potatoes anything. Have a great start to the new week.
Tom 6/9/26 16:49: ...they look great!
Norma2 6/9/26 16:49: Angie, sweet potatoes have become popular around here. I really like them and I will make your recipe.
It is recommended that we use the seeds ground so that their properties benefit our health.
Hugs.
speedy70 6/9/26 16:53: Adoro queste patate, ottime così cucinate!!!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 6/9/26 17:33: Looks delicious, Angie! I love the sweet, spicy, and nutty combination here.
Linda's Relaxing Lair 6/9/26 17:54: Oooh, I love ❤️ sweet potatoes, Angie.
Maminek kulinarny 6/9/26 19:06: We love sweet potatoes, and your spicy version with a seed mix promises great flavor and a delicious snack.
Warm regards!
Mimi Rippee 6/9/26 19:53: These sound amazing!
Cooking Julia 6/9/26 23:29: Your sweet potatoes look absolutely gorgeous and caramelized!
DeniseinVA 7/9/26 00:43: Thank you for the sweet potato recipe Angie. I love them any which way and as I haven't tried all these delicious seasonings, I'll look forward to making it.
Brian's Home Blog 7/9/26 00:49: YUM! Roasted sweet potatoes are so good!
J.P. Alexander 7/9/26 00:58: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Jornalista Douglas Melo 7/9/26 01:46: That looks like a really tasty recipe to me.
Potatoes are always a great choice, whether for snacks or meals. I’ve joined your circle of blog friends.
Best regards!
roentare 7/9/26 01:52: This would taste fantastic