Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato and Kale Power Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A nutrient-packed bowl with caramelized sweet potatoes, hearty kale, and a savory-sweet miso glaze. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, high-protein), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, kale, miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
3 cups, stems removed and chopped kale
2 tbsp miso paste
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 block (14 oz), pressed and cubed tofu
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
Step 2: While potatoes roast, whisk miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp water until smooth. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, add tofu cubes, and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp on all sides.
Step 3: Massage kale with 1/2 tsp sesame oil and pinch of salt for 2 minutes until softened. Stir miso glaze into roasted sweet potatoes, then combine with kale and tofu. Top with sesame seeds.