Miso-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Roasted sweet potatoes glazed with a savory miso sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds, blending earthy umami flavors with natural sweetness. This Japanese Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, white miso paste, and soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway until tender and edges are caramelized.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 3: When sweet potatoes are done roasting, transfer to a large bowl and pour the miso glaze over them. Toss gently to coat each cube evenly.
Step 4: Return glazed sweet potatoes to the baking sheet and roast an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze.
Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving warm.