Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables
Sweet potatoes and broccoli roasted until caramelized, glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds. This japanese-inspired vegetarian ready in about 40 minutes pairs sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, 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 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
- 12 oz sweet potatoes
- 8 oz broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Place on baking sheet with broccoli florets, drizzle with 1 tbsp neutral oil, and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and broccoli has crisp edges.
- Step 3: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil in small bowl until smooth. Remove vegetables from oven, pour miso glaze over them, and toss gently to coat. Return to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.
- Step 4: Transfer to serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 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 Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables?
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 Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables?
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 Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato and Sesame Roasted Vegetables?
Japanese vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
