Japanese style sweet potatoes
Complete with sesame seeds and nori, these sweet potatoes are the healthy Thanksgiving side you've been looking for.
SERVES
3
TO
4
Ingredients
- 1.3 kilograms sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 centimeter cubes
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons organic red miso
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 sheets nori cut into small strips
Directions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to just under a boil then summer until barely tender but still firm. Cover and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Drain sweet potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with three tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until slightly browned, about 20-30 minutes. Keep potatoes warm.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together miso, mirin, sugar, water, and remaining tablespoon oil until smooth. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Add the scallions and place in a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and nori and serve!
