Paraben Free Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Turmeric & Herb Oil
These accordion-cut sweet potatoes are as stunning to look at as they are to eat — golden, caramelized at the edges, and fanned open to soak up every drop of a fragrant turmeric and herb oil. The technique of slicing almost all the way through each potato creates dozens of thin, crispy-edged layers while the center stays pillowy and sweet. Warm spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon bloom in olive oil alongside fresh garlic and a touch of maple syrup, building a deeply aromatic glaze that seeps between every single slice during that second roast. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh produce, extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup — so you're not navigating a label minefield of synthetic additives or preservatives the way you might with a store-bought spiced side dish. A finishing scatter of flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme, and optional pomegranate seeds adds brightness and a little pop of color that makes this feel genuinely special. It works beautifully as a showstopping side for a dinner party or a satisfying weeknight centerpiece you'll want to make on repeat.
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4 servings
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each), scrubbed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the herb oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place one sweet potato on a cutting board between two wooden chopsticks or the handles of two wooden spoons laid flat — these act as a depth stop. Using a sharp chef's knife, make crosswise cuts every 1/4 inch along the length of the potato, cutting down until the knife rests on the chopsticks (about two-thirds of the way through). Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
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