Name: Roasted Japanese-Style Miso Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds; 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Roasted Japanese-Style Miso Sweet Potatoes

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These roasted Japanese-style miso sweet potatoes are the perfect side to your mirin-soy-honey chicken. The miso and soy echo the flavors of your main, while honey adds a caramelized sweetness and ginger brings a zesty bite. Roasting the potatoes in a small batch on a quarter sheet pan ensures they cook quickly and develop crispy, golden edges—making this a practical, waste-free recipe for smaller households. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions, these sweet potatoes are both beautiful and deeply savory, perfectly complementing your Japanese-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Spread evenly on the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger until smooth.
Drizzle the miso mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway, until sweet potatoes are caramelized, tender, and golden at the edges.
Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.