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Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes

Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes for Ultimate Comfort

These Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes combine sweet and salty flavors, making them a beloved vegan side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Japanese Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with regular sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Butter Use non-dairy butter for vegan option
For the Miso Glaze
  • 1/3 cup White Miso Paste Check for gluten-free if necessary
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Can substitute with agave nectar or honey
  • 3 tbsp Water
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Can use canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt Kosher salt can be an alternative

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel the Japanese sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch thick rounds.
  3. Whisk together white miso paste, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil, and sear sweet potato rounds for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Add butter to melted sweet potatoes, then pour the miso glaze over and coat evenly.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, basting halfway through; continue baking until tender (5-10 minutes more).
  7. Serve with remaining glaze and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure even cutting for uniform cooking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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