Description
These Roasted Sesame Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful and healthy side dish featuring crispy roasted sweet potatoes tossed in a savory sesame oil and soy sauce glaze, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- While the potatoes roast, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and drizzle with the sesame-soy glaze.
- Toss gently to coat, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Leftover sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven or skillet for best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste – add more soy sauce for saltiness or vinegar for tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
