Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Tahini Butter

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Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Tahini Butter

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds Japanese sweet potatoes

Miso Tahini Butter

  • 5 tablespoons vegan butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon white miso, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality tahini
  • 1/2 of a medium lime, zested
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • A few pinches of red pepper flakes

For serving

  • 1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds*
  • Flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • lime zest
  • Optional: vegan furikake or gomasio
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
  2. Lightly slash or prick the sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife to allow for even ventilation. Place the potatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, or directly on the oven rack. Bake for 75 minutes for medium-sized potatoes (60 minutes for small Japanese sweet potatoes; 85-90 minutes for large ones). Turn off the oven and keep the potatoes in the oven, with the door closed for 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the Miso Tahini Butter. Add the softened vegan butter to a medium bowl, along with the tahini, miso paste, lime zest, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, agave, and red pepper flakes. Use a fork or whisk and mash until the mixture is very smooth. Taste for seasonings, and add the additional miso for more umami, lime juice for acidity, or sesame oil for toasted nutty flavor, as needed. If the butter is more on the melty side rather than creamed, pop it in the fridge for 20ish minutes until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and spread the miso butter tahini on top. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and a pinch or two of flaky sea salt. Top with fresh cilantro leaves. Zest a bit of lime on top before serving. If desired, sprinkle some vegan furikake or gomasio on top before serving.

Notes

  • * To toast sesame seeds, add the seeds to a skillet over medium heat and toss occasionally until lightly golden, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 410mg (17%) Potassium 848mg (24%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 32995IU (660%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Potassium 848mg 18%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 32995IU 660%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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