Miso-Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame

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

Roasted sweet potatoes coated in a savory miso and sweet maple glaze, topped with crunchy toasted sesame seeds for an umami-rich side dish. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, white miso paste, pure maple syrup 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 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

• 2 lbs, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs peeled and 1-inch cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes until edges begin to caramelize and soften.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, drizzle the miso-maple glaze over them, and toss gently to coat. Return to oven and roast an additional 10 minutes until tender and glazed.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for crunch and flavor.