How to Make Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Soy-Citrus Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smashed sweet potatoes with soy-citrus glaze is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a side dish to accompany your main course or a stand-alone meal, this recipe is sure to please. The combination of the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the tangy, slightly salty soy-citrus glaze creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and unique.

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Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup less-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Stand Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Toss together sweet potatoes, oil, and gochugaru (Korean chile flakes) in a bowl. Spread out in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until knife-tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until a thick, syrupy glaze forms, about 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven.
  • Position oven rack 6 inches from heat; preheat broiler. Lightly smash each potato slice with the bottom of a glass. Broil until browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with glaze. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1037mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Potassium: 907mg