Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
Caramelized sweet potatoes glazed with savory-sweet miso sauce, topped with protein-packed black beans and fresh cilantro for a vibrant vegetarian bowl. This japanese-inspired vegetarian (vegan-friendly, gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs large sweet potatoes, olive oil, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 15 oz black beans
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 3: While the sweet potatoes roast, combine 15 oz rinsed and drained black beans with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Step 4: Once the sweet potatoes are done, transfer to a serving dish and top with the black bean mixture. Serve immediately while warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans vegan-friendly?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan-friendly, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
