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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: entree, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Japanese

Keyword: Gluten Free, plant-based, roasted, savory

Servings:

Calories: 243kcal

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

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

Saturated Fat

0.1

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.1

Monounsaturated Fat

0.1

Sodium

1964

Potassium

891

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

32235

645

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

Net Carbohydrates

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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