Microwaved Soy Sauce Potatoes
Transform your weeknight side dishes with these quick and flavorful Microwaved Soy Sauce Potatoes! This easy recipe combines tender baby potatoes with a rich glaze made from soy sauce, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and fragrant minced garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish uses the convenience of the microwave to achieve perfectly soft potatoes infused with savory-sweet umami goodness. Optional garnishes like sesame seeds and fresh green onions add a delightful crunch and pop of color. Perfect as a side dish or a light snack, these glazed potatoes are sure to impress with minimal effort. A must-try for busy cooks seeking bold flavors in record time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 stalk Green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves (or quarters if they are larger). No need to peel the skin.
Place the cut potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, ensuring it is vented slightly to allow steam to escape.
Microwave the potatoes on high for 5-7 minutes, depending on your microwave's power, until tender. Check doneness by poking with a fork. If not fully cooked, microwave in 1-minute increments until soft.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the sauce: in a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic.
Once the potatoes are cooked, carefully drain any excess water from the bowl.
Pour the prepared sauce over the hot potatoes and toss gently to coat evenly.
Microwave the potatoes again, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the potatoes.
Remove from the microwave and stir once more to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2298 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
