Best 6 Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes? If so, roasting them is the perfect solution! With their naturally sweet flavor and tender texture, roasted Japanese sweet potatoes are a delectable treat that can be enjoyed as a side dish or snack. Not only are they delicious, but they are also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help improve your overall health. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipes for roasted Japanese sweet potatoes, so you can easily prepare this tasty and healthy dish at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED JAPANESE SWEET POTATO



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Simple roasted Japanese sweet potato.

Provided by MalibuMar

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 1

4 medium Sweet potato, raw

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Poke skin of potatoes 4 to 6 times with a fork. Place on the prepared pan.
  • Roast until fork-tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, Sodium 124.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ROASTED JAPANESE SWEET POTATOES WITH SCALLION BUTTER



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Dinner     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 small slender Japanese or Garnet sweet potatoes (4 to 5 pounds total)
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, well softened
1 1/2 tablespoons miso paste (preferably white)
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.
  • Prick potatoes all over with a fork and put on a foil-lined large baking sheet. Bake until very soft when squeezed, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While potatoes bake, stir together butter, miso, and scallion until combined.
  • Slit hot potatoes lengthwise and, using oven mitts, push in sides to puff up potato. Serve with some scallion butter in center of each and with additional scallion butter on the side.

ROASTED JAPANESE SWEET POTATOES RECIPE



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Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes are an easy and flavorful side dish to any weeknight meal. Japanese sweet potatoes are diced and tossed in a flavorful marinade of miso, honey, and soy sauce. A great kid friendly side dish!

Provided by Jenni - The Gingered Whisk

Categories     Kid Friendly Side Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb Japanese sweet potatoes
4 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons white miso
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
2 scallions, sliced
2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes into rounds about ½" thick and then dice into medium sized pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white miso, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and pepper.
  • Toss the diced potatoes into the olive oil mixture, coating evenly.
  • Spread the potatoes evenly onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pieces are fork tender.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 676 milligrams sodium, Sugar 21 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

ROASTED JAPANESE SWEET POTATOES



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This mouthwatering baked sweet potato is loaded with fiber and vitamin C.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 Japanese sweet potatoes, scrubbed
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, and freshly ground pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork; arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast until very tender, about 1 hour, depending on size. Split open, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; serve.

ROASTED JAPANESE SWEET POTATOES WITH SCALLION BUTTER



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If you've never had pale-fleshed Japanese sweet potatoes before, you'll be surprised by their subtler, drier flesh, which tastes unmistakably of chestnut. From Gourmet magazine.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 small japanese sweet potatoes (4 to 5 pounds total) or 8 small garnet sweet potatoes (4 to 5 pounds total)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, well softened
1 1/2 tablespoons miso (preferably white)
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.
  • Prick potatoes all over with a fork and put on a foil-lined large baking sheet.
  • Bake until very soft when squeezed, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While potatoes bake, stir together butter, miso, and scallion until combined.
  • Slit hot potatoes lengthwise and, using oven mitts, push in sides to puff up potato.
  • Serve with some scallion butter in center of each and with additional scallion butter on the side.
  • Scallion butter can be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Bring to warm room temperature and stir before using.
  • Sweet potatoes can be roasted (but not cut) 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature, covered with foil.
  • Reheat potatoes on a baking sheet on middle rack of a 350°F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 189.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.6

ROASTED SPICY ASIAN SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Roasted Spicy Asian Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add potatoes to the prepared dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients until well blended; pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and turn to coat evenly.
  • *At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, bring to room temperature before continuing.
  • Preheat oven to 375°; bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 45-55 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 51.2, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Choose firm and unblemished sweet potatoes for roasting.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife to allow steam to escape during roasting.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper to coat them evenly.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for 30-45 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
  • Turn the sweet potatoes over halfway through the roasting time to ensure even cooking.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before handling.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a roasted Japanese sweet potato recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give roasted Japanese sweet potatoes a try.

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