Miso-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions and Sesame

Name: Miso-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions and Sesame
Yield: Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for serving; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for serving; Kosher salt; ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) white miso; ¼ cup (2 oz/60 g) firmly packed light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons sake; 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado; 3 tablespoons mirin; 5 small Japanese sweet potatoes or 3 medium Jewel yams, halved lengthwise

Preparation info

Makes
4-6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

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By Williams Sonoma

Published 2023

About

White miso gives this easy dish a mild, mellow umami flavor. We pair the soybean paste with mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a glaze that delivers savory and caramelized notes to the roasted sweet potatoes. The result is a showstopping side for nearly any meal.

Ingredients

5 small Japanese sweet potatoes or 3 medium Jewel yams, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons neutral oil

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, oil, and a large pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange in a single layer cut side down on the prepared baking sheet.