How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sweet Miso-Scallion Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes are a staple in many kitchens and for good reason - they're not only delicious, but also incredibly nutritious. This recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sweet Miso-Scallion Butter takes the humble sweet potato to a whole new level, combining the natural sweetness of the vegetable with the rich umami flavors of sweet miso and scallions.

The result is a dish that is both comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy night in or a special holiday meal. Whether you're a ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ¼ cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon white (shiro) miso
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 scallion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Brush cut sides of sweet potatoes with olive oil. Lay cut side-down onto the baking sheet. Brush skins with olive oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare miso-scallion butter. Warm coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add miso, pressing miso against the saucepan with the back of a spoon to soften. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and scallion.
  • Heat over low, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted and mixture is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and flip over. Cut a slit into the sweet potato flesh and spoon miso butter over the top.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 424mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 527mg