Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato with Garlic Yogurt
Experience the umami richness of miso as it beautifully glazes tender roasted sweet potatoes, complemented by creamy garlic yogurt. Finished with spiced pepitas for an added crunch, this dish is a must-try. Perfect as a side or a hearty vegetarian main, it's packed with flavor and nutritious goodness that will delight your palate.
ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2.
In a bowl, mix miso paste, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3.
Toss sweet potato wedges in the miso mixture until well coated.
- 4.
Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- 5.
While sweet potatoes roast, make garlic yogurt by combining Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 6.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast pepitas until golden (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, then remove from heat.
- 7.
Once sweet potatoes are ready, plate them with a generous dollop of garlic yogurt on the side.
- 8.
Sprinkle spiced pepitas over the sweet potatoes and finish with chopped cilantro for garnish.
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