Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These salty sweet Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes are smooth and creamy with caramelized sweet potatoes, white miso paste, maple syrup and olive oil. Served with a sprinkle of crunchy pumpkin seeds for a healthy, easy to make side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs medium sweet potatoes halved lengthwise
- 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk of choice warm
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup depending on how sweet you like it
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh thyme and toasted pumpkin seeds for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and place face down on the sheet pan. Pierce the rounded side a few times with a fork. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until very soft and the bottom is caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are still warm, scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, milk, miso paste, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and season with salt to and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme.Preheat the oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 512mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 27g