Sticky Honey Tahini Noodles: New Obsession!
Tahini noodles: savor these creamy, sweet, and savory noodles with caramelized sweet potatoes. A quick and satisfying meal for any day.
Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces rice noodles (or long cut pasta)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until the potatoes are caramelized.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Combine in a food processor the tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/4 cup water. Pulse until combined and smooth, adding additional water as needed to thin the sauce. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles, tossing to combine.
- Divide the noodles between bowls. Top with sweet potatoes. Enjoy warm or at room temp.
Notes
- For extra crisp sweet potatoes, ensure they are in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding.
- If your tahini sauce is too thick, gradually add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. I've found that sometimes tahini can be quite dense, and a little extra liquid goes a long way to make it perfectly pourable.
- Don't overcook the rice noodles; they can become mushy quickly. Cook them just until al dente for the best texture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your tahini sauce is too thick, gradually add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. I've found that sometimes tahini can be quite dense, and a little extra liquid goes a long way to make it perfectly pourable.
- Don't overcook the rice noodles; they can become mushy quickly. Cook them just until al dente for the best texture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.