Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato & Kale Noodle Bowl
A vibrant, umami-packed bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, tender kale, and silky noodles in a savory-sweet miso-tahini dressing, ready in 35 minutes. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, kale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz, stems removed and finely chopped kale
- 8 oz, dried rice noodles
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled, diced sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and roast for 20 minutes until edges are crisp and tender.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried rice noodles and cook for 5 minutes until tender but firm, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth. Add 1/4 cup reserved noodle water to thin slightly.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, combine drained noodles, roasted sweet potatoes, 4 oz chopped kale, and 1/4 cup miso dressing. Toss until evenly coated. Add more dressing if needed to coat all ingredients. Top with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.








