Description
A vibrant and healthy savory dinner featuring caramelized sweet potatoes topped with sweet sesame pistachios peppery arugula and a velvet-like citrus light miso dressing.
Ingredients
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3 small sweet potatoes.
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1/2 cup raw pistachios.
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1 tsp sesame seeds.
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2 tsp light miso.
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2 tsp honey.
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2 cups arugula.
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Goat cheese.
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2 tbsp ghee.
Instructions
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Bake whole sweet potatoes in a covered pan with water for 30 minutes to provide a professional-grade base.
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Coat pistachios and sesame seeds with honey and oil then toast for 8 minutes until a golden peak is reached.
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Whisk neutral oil citrus juice light miso and honey until a stable velvet-like emulsion forms for your Sweet Potatoes with Sesame.
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Halve the steamed roots then roast them cut-side down in a hot pan with ghee for 20 minutes.
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Toss fresh arugula with a splash of dressing then layer onto plates with the caramelized tubers.
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Top with crumbled goat cheese and the crunchy nut clusters for an artisanal finish.
Notes
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Searing the flat side of the roots in hot ghee is the secret to a professional-grade dark crust for these Sweet Potatoes with Sesame.
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Nutrient-dense sweet potatoes provide a sophisticated and carbohydrate-rich foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 50 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Roasting/Emulsifying.
- Cuisine: American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 plate wedge.
- Calories: ~ 245 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 8 g.
- Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
- Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g.
- Fiber: ~ 4 g.
- Protein: ~ 6 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 10 mg.
Keywords: Sweet Potatoes with Sesame, Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Miso Citrus Dressings, Pistachio Vegetable Salads, New York Recipe.