Miso-Glazed Tofu with Sesame-Crusted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Crispy tofu glazed in savory-sweet miso sauce paired with golden sweet potatoes dusted with sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs firm tofu, sweet potatoes, sesame oil 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 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

• 14 oz firm tofu
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on baking sheet; spread in single layer and roast 20 minutes until tender and golden.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth. Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu, tossing to coat evenly; let marinate 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: After potatoes roast 20 minutes, remove from oven. Add miso-coated tofu to baking sheet with potatoes, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and return to oven. Roast 10 minutes until tofu is crisp and glaze bubbles.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and serve hot.