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 Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, white miso paste, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 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.