Miso Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The sweet, savory, and umami flavors in these miso-glazed sweet potatoes work so well together. The miso glaze turns into a beautiful caramel in the oven, making the outside crispy while keeping the inside soft and creamy. This is a great side dish for any meal

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 400F 200C

Clean the sweet potatoes with soap and water, then use a paper towel to dry them

Cut each sweet potato into rounds or wedges that are about 1/2 inch thick

Add miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger to a small bowl

Use a whisk to mix the ingredients well

Put rounds or wedges of sweet potato on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Spread a lot of the miso glaze over each piece of sweet potato to cover them completely

Put the sweet potatoes in an oven that has already been heated up

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized

Flip them over halfway through the cooking time

Remove from the oven when its done and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Enjoy while hot