Description
This Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal packed with flavor from miso-glazed sweet potatoes, quinoa, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, farro, or millet
- 2 cups chopped kale or mixed greens
- 1 cup roasted or steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cooked or roasted chickpeas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or scallions for garnish
- 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon warm water to thin (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cubed sweet potatoes evenly on the sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk miso paste, maple syrup, sesame oil, tamari, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger if using. Pour glaze over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and tender.
- Cook quinoa or chosen grain following package directions.
- Massage kale with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt until softened.
- Roast or steam broccoli until tender. Prepare shredded carrots and chickpeas as desired.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and warm water until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
- Place a scoop of cooked quinoa into each bowl. Layer kale or greens, broccoli, carrots, and chickpeas.
- Add a generous portion of miso-glazed sweet potatoes. Top with sliced avocado, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite vegetables or grains.
- This dish can be made vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey in the optional dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg