Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
Vibrant sweet potatoes and broccoli coated in savory-sweet miso glaze, roasted to caramelized perfection. This japanese-inspired sheet pan (vegan, gluten-free) 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 310 calories and feeds 2, 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 maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Step 2: Add broccoli florets to the sheet pan, then drizzle with remaining 1/2 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and 1 tsp water until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour miso glaze evenly over vegetables on the sheet pan, tossing to coat all pieces.
- Step 5: Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
- Step 6: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner 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 & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner?
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 & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner?
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 & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sweet Potato & Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner 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.
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