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Miso Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This is a quick side dish that hits that sweet and savory spot - the miso adds depth while the maple syrup balances the saltiness. The whole thing comes together in about 25 minutes.
prep time:10 minutes
cook time:22 minutes
total time:32 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 9 cups sweet potatoes ~4-5 medium, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil for roasting

Maple Miso Glaze

  • 1/3 cup miso paste
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger optional
  • 1 Tbsp chili crisp optional
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Peel and cube 9 cups sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces.
  • Toss cubes with 2 Tbsp neutral oil on greased baking sheet and spread in single layer.
  • Roast on top rack for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crispy but centers aren't mushy.
  • While roasting, whisk together 1/3 cup miso paste, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut aminos, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  • Add 3/4 tsp ground ginger and 1 Tbsp chili crisp if using.
  • Let sweet potatoes cool 5 minutes, then toss with glaze to coat.
  • Return to baking sheet and roast 5 more minutes to caramelize glaze.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
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