Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sesame
Sweet potatoes roasted until caramelized with a savory-sweet miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty, umami-packed side dish. This asian-inspired vegetarian (vegan, gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs 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 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway, until potatoes are tender and edges begin to caramelize.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 4: Remove potatoes from oven and brush evenly with the miso glaze. Return to oven for 5 more minutes until glaze bubbles and sets.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sesame 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 Sesame?
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 sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sesame?
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 Sesame 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 Sesame vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan, 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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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
