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Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes

A stunning Easter side dish featuring rich, caramelized sweet potatoes coated in a glossy miso butter glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Melting Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 sweet potatoes sliced thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Miso Glaze
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
Garnish
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Brush
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice sweet potatoes and season with oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast 20–25 minutes until edges brown.
  4. Whisk miso, butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic.
  5. Brush glaze over sweet potatoes.
  6. Roast 10–15 more minutes until caramelized.
  7. Add sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Use white miso for mild sweetness; red miso creates a deeper, saltier glaze.