Grilled sweet potatoes are dipped into a creamy, sweet dip of maple syrup and tahini for an easy, paleo and vegan friendly side dish. Perfect for summer!
Going to the grocery is preeeety much my most favorite thing EVER.
Which is why I go a lot. I mean that could possiblemaybe also be because I fail at planning ahead and I then realize we are out of coconut flour, or whatever I needed to make the Paleo cookies to photoshoot that day.
So, I have to go every. Single. Day.
#foodbloggerproblems guys. It’s FER REALZ.
But, some days, I just go. Like, I get in my car, drive down the street and enter the magical world of food-that-isn’t-free-but-I-wish-it-was-because-I-would-save-SO-much-dollaz, just FOR FUN.
I should probably get a hobby. Maybe.
Anyway.
Have you ever just wandered down the aisles and actually LOOKED at things, other than the stuff that’s on your grocery list, though?
Which, if you’re like me and use your phone, you don’t even know what you wrote half the time. There’s this little thing called “autocorrect” that causes me to wonder what on EARTH I was trying to write that was changed to “raps heroes.”
Legit, it’s on my list right now. Still trying to figure that one out.
On one of my shopping-trips-just-4-fun I found Tahini. Which, judging by the amount of tahini cookies I have been oogling on Pinterest, is like this ULTRA hip and trendy new ingredient from the land way out there in the Middle East.
Of course I had impulse buy it. Just like all my other impulse buys that don’t live up to expectations and then just sit and rot in the back of my pantry (I’m looking at you mac and cheese flavored potato chips.)
Some things are just not meant to be combined, you know?
But, my peeps, TAHINI. Like, WHOA. It’s kinda-nutty, but so rich and creamy-smooth and spreadable and SO SO FREAKING YUM.
Especially when you mix it with a little bit of maple syrup and a squeeze of bright, vibrant lemon juice. It becomes the perfect sweet-tart drizzle for ULTRA tender Tahini Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes that are tossed with a touch of olive oil, maple syrup and then coated with roasty-toasty crushed cumin seeds.
Which gets all cozied up inside a shiny tinfoil package, slapped on the BBQ and grilled until lightly charred, caramelized and SO tender.
Finish your easy, summer-friendly side dish with a few sprinkles of fresh cilantro (read: like 3 bunches, because cilantro ALL THE THINGS) and embrace your inner-other-side-of-the-world-trendy-dinner-making-person-ways.
Move over boring baked potatoes because Maple Tahini Grilled Sweet Potatoes are coming TO DINNAH.
I also shared the Maple Tahini Grilled Sweet Potato Recipe over on Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there!
IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAG @FOODFAITHFIT AND #FOODFAITHFITNESS ON INSTAGRAM! I LOVE SEEING YOUR RECIPE RECREATIONS! 
Want more sweet potatoes?
Sweet Potato Salad with Avocado Pesto
Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Almond Vinaigrette
Vegan Coconut Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet Potatoes from around the web:
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Ketchup – Flavor The Moments
Cilantro-Lime Grilled Sweet Potatoes – Spiced
Beth says
hello deliciousness!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Beth!
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
I am always excited to see others using ingredients like Tahini; a condiment used almost daily in my kitchen. And super healthy for you! And I am even more excited to know that I am not the only one who does not plan ahead and ends up at the grocery store daily! lol.
Taylor Kiser says
I use it so much now, it’s so good! I don’t know what took me so long!!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Give me ALL the sweet potatoes!! LOVE these and that dip sounds divine. I bought a jar of tahini a while back as I saw it was all cool and stuff… it’s still in my cupboard. I should go dig it out and make these!
Taylor Kiser says
You totally need to find it and put it on everything Annie, it’s so good! Thanks!
Farnaz @ Lilybelle Kitchen says
Love your site! I am obsessed with putting tahini on everything! This looks so good! Maple and tahini go so well together and I love sweet potatoes. Making this for sure!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for the sweet comment! I hope you love this – tahini is totally my jam!
Sarah | Well and Full says
Hey Taylor! I’m kind of new to your blog, but I’ve really been loving what I’ve been seeing so far. I read your “about” page and I was really inspired hearing about your journey with food and God. The way you turned to the Lord in your times of trouble is something I really needed to read right now. Sometimes in the complexities of life, I forget to put my relationship with Him first… which is ultimately to my own detriment. I don’t know about you but it’s hard sometimes to remember my faith, especially in our modern world where everything seems like such a free for all. I’m sure I sound like my parents right now but I really think it’s true! I went to Catholic high school and I miss constantly being around such positive influences. But I believe everything happens for a reason, and it kind of feels like I was meant to stumble upon your blog right now! Thank you for being who you are 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Sarah!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment! I totally know what you mean…sometimes I just get “too busy” to think about God. Terrible, but true. You’re right, everything seems so easy these days, that it’s just even easier to not have to rely on God!
I hope you find recipes you love here, and I am glad that my about page helped you! Happy weekend!
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com says
Oh my, these sweet potatoes look AMAZING! And tahini is seriously one of the best condiment ever. I love making dressings with it #nomnomnom
I’m the same with grocery shopping, I love it but only when I’m alone 😉
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com says
P.S.: The lighting in these pictures is amazing! Beautiful!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much! I actually HATE these photos and lighting, so you totally made my day!
P.s Tahini all the things!
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com says
Girl you’re too hard on yourself, they’re great! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You’re so sweet! 😀 Thanks!
plasterer bristol says
this sounds good. Something new to try as well. thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much!