Savory Miso Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable Version)

Roasted sweet potatoes with creamy miso-tahini sauce, greens, and egg create a nourishing Japanese-inspired morning bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 2 cups baby spinach or kale, chopped
03 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Protein

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Sauce

05 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
06 - 2 tablespoons tahini
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon warm water
09 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)

→ Toppings & Garnishes

11 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Oils & Seasonings

14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - Salt, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and golden.
02 - While the sweet potatoes roast, whisk together miso paste, tahini, lemon juice, warm water, maple syrup, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the baby spinach or kale and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Cook the eggs to your preference (poached, soft-boiled, or fried).
05 - Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and sautéed greens between two bowls. Top each with an egg, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of miso-tahini sauce.
06 - Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The miso-tahini sauce keeps in your fridge for weeks and makes everything taste expensive
  • Roasting sweet potatoes transforms them into candy-like sweetness that balances the savory elements
02 -
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for ten minutes, so make it first and let it wait while you cook everything else
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
03 -
  • Buy your miso paste from the refrigerated section of Asian markets rather than the shelf-stable aisles for the best flavor
  • If your tahini has separated and is stiff, whisk it with a teaspoon of hot water before adding it to the sauce

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