Spicy Miso Sweet Potatoes
These Spicy Miso Sweet Potatoes are absolutely packed with flavor – a little spicy from Calabrian chilis, salty umami flavor from miso, a little sweetness from maple, and some acidity to balance it all out from lime juice. A delicious vegetarian sweet potato side dish that goes great with just about any meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped or crushed Calabrian chilis in oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh chopped cilantro optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- Cut the potatoes into wedges by cutting the potato in half lengthwise and then cutting that 4x to form wedges.
- In a small bowl whisk together the white miso paste, chopped Calabrian chilis, maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- In either a zip top bag or large mixing bowl, pour the marinade over the cut sweet potatoes and toss to combine.
- Place the potatoes on a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet cut side down in a single layer. Roast them at 375°F for 20 minutes, then flip and continue roasting for another 10-20 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown. Serve with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 24092IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg