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Teriyaki Glazed Sweetpotatoes

Recipe By Ashley Lecker of Cheese Curds in Paradise
Teriyaki Glazed Sweetpotatoes feature tender roasted sweetpotato pieces coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce and finished with green onions and sesame seeds. Roasted until caramelized and flavorful, this dish balances natural sweetness with umami depth. Easy to prepare and full of bold flavor, it works well as a side dish or a simple plant forward entrée.

Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs NC sweetpotatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • ⅔ cup teriyaki sauce store bought or homemade- see homemade recipe below
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1-2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray or oil.
  • Toss sweetpotatoes with teriyaki sauce. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes, making sure to flip after 10 minutes and after 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and plate. Top with green onion and sesame seeds.
  • For Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 5 tsp packed brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • Heat 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan till warm (about 2 minutes).
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until dissolved. Whisk into soy sauce mixture. Allow sauce to cook for 5-6 minutes and thicken.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Glazed Sweetpotatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
243
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
1964
mg
85
%
Potassium
 
891
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
32235
IU
645
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
47
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1964mgPotassium: 891mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 32235IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 47g