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Moroccan Sesame Potatoes

harissa, a spicy sauce popular in northern africa, gives these potatoes a bit of a punch. i found harissa with the ethnic items at whole foods, but you can also get it at african specialty markets or make your own with recipe 10251.

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Ingredients

  • baking potato
  • harissa
  • olive oil
  • coarse sea salt
  • sesame seeds
  • fresh lemon juice
  • flaked sea salt

Preparation

  1. 1preheat oven to 375f
  2. 2peel potatoes and cut into large chunks
  3. 3in small bowl , combine harissa , olive oil , salt , and sesame seeds
  4. 4toss potatoes with with harissa mixture until evenly coated
  5. 5spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
  6. 6arrange potatoes in single layer on baking sheet
  7. 7bake 20-25 minutes , turn , and bake 15-20 minutes until potatoes tender and lightly browned
  8. 8squeeze fresh lemon juice over potatoes and sprinkle with flaked sea salt