Walnut Free Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Turmeric & Herb Oil
These accordion-cut sweet potatoes are a showstopper — golden, caramelized at the edges, and fanned open to soak up every drop of a warmly spiced herb oil. The turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup come together in a quick pan sauce that seeps between each slice as the potatoes finish roasting, turning the whole thing deeply fragrant and glossy. Fresh parsley, thyme, and a handful of pomegranate seeds scattered over the top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, but it comes together with straightforward pantry staples. The chopstick trick for slicing is genuinely clever — it keeps the cuts even and prevents you from going all the way through, so the potato fans out beautifully without falling apart. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally sourced, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based oils or additives that can sneak into spice blends and sauces. This is the kind of side dish that earns compliments without requiring much fuss, and it works just as well as a weeknight vegetable as it does on a holiday table.
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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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