Roasted Spicy Asian Sweet Potatoes
Transform your side dish game with these irresistible Roasted Spicy Asian Sweet Potatoes, a vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe features tender, golden-brown sweet potato cubes tossed in a sticky, caramelized glaze made with soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and sesame oil, accented by the warm spice of garlic and ground ginger. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these sweet potatoes offer a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making them a show-stopping side dish or even a satisfying vegetarian main. Quick to prepare and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, festive gatherings, or when you're craving something deliciously different.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even roasting.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, ensuring all the pieces are well-coated.
Spread the sweet potato cubes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not crowded to allow even roasting.
Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and tender.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the spicy Asian glaze. Mince the garlic cloves and whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl.
Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, transfer them into a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Pour the prepared glaze over the roasted sweet potatoes, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
Continue cooking the sweet potatoes with the glaze for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze starts to caramelize and stick to the sweet potatoes.
Transfer the glazed sweet potatoes to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2646 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 394 mg | 8% | |
*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.
