Miso-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Roasted sweet potatoes brushed with a savory miso glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a Japanese-inspired side dish. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large (about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices sweet potatoes
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 lbs peeled and sliced sweet potatoes in 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1/4 tsp black pepper, spreading evenly on a baking sheet.
Step 2: Roast sweet potatoes for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden at the edges.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 4: Brush the miso glaze generously over each sweet potato slice and return to oven for 5 more minutes until glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions on top before serving.