Description
A savory-sweet roasted sweet potato dish with a glossy miso-maple glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallion curls for a vibrant, umami-packed side or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced into curls
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, olive oil, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Arrange sweet potato rounds on the baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with the miso-maple glaze. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While roasting, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallion curls before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.